About Box
The surname Box is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be a topographic name for someone who lived near a box tree or a box-shaped enclosure. Alternatively, it could be a locational name for someone from a place called Box, which is derived from the Old English word "box" meaning "box tree." Another possibility is that it originated as a nickname for someone who was small or compact in stature, as "box" can also refer to a small container.
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The surname Box is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Box 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 Box is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Box in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Box using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.