About Boult
The surname Boult is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "bolt," meaning a shaft or arrow. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was swift or agile, or perhaps a metonymic occupational name for an archer. The name may also have been used as a topographic name for someone who lived near a prominent hill or ridge. Overall, the surname Boult likely originated as a descriptive or occupational name associated with speed, agility, or archery.
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