Boson

Boson Meaning & Origin

About Boson
The surname Boson is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "bosun" or "boatswain," which referred to a ship's officer responsible for the maintenance of the vessel. The name Boson likely originated as an occupational surname for someone who held this position or worked in a similar role on a ship. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Boson may have ancestors who were involved in maritime activities or had connections to the sea.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Boson is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Boson: 210
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 88,336
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Boson 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 Boson is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PSN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 Z AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/boson*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PSN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Boson in Braille

Here's how to represent Boson in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Boson in braille

How to sign the name Boson using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Boson using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Boson in sign language

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