About Boden
The surname Boden is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "bodan," meaning "to announce" or "to command." As a surname, Boden could have been a nickname for someone who was authoritative or commanding. Alternatively, it may have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a hill or a slope, as "boden" also means "ground" or "soil" in some Germanic languages. The surname Boden is relatively common in England and has spread to other English-speaking countries through migration.
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The surname Boden is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Boden based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Boden is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Boden in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Boden using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.