About Bostian
The surname Bostian is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Boso, which was a short form of various Germanic compound names beginning with the element "bos" meaning "audacious" or "reckless." The suffix "-ian" indicates "son of," making Bostian mean "son of Boso." This surname was likely originally a patronymic name, denoting descent from an ancestor named Boso.
The surname Bostian is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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