About Boss
The surname Boss is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bos," meaning "aunt" or "aunt's son." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a servant or assistant to an aunt or a female relative. Over time, the surname Boss may have also been used to denote someone who was considered to be a boss or a leader in their community.
The surname Boss is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Boss 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 Boss is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Boss in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Boss using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.