About Boies
The surname Boies is of French origin and is derived from the personal name "Boie," which itself is a variant of the name "Boye." The name "Boye" is believed to have originated from the Old French word "boi," meaning "ox." Therefore, the surname Boies likely originated as a nickname for someone who had the characteristics of an ox, such as strength or stubbornness.
The surname Boies is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Boies 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 Boies is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Boies in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Boies using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.