Boardman

Occupational

Meaning

Derived from 'board' and 'man', indicating a man who works with boards or a boarder.

Etymology

The surname combines 'board' (a plank of wood) with 'man', indicating an occupational surname for someone who worked with wood or boards. It could also refer to someone who provided board (lodging) to others.

About the Boardman Surname

An English occupational surname referring to a man who worked with boards or provided lodging. The name has been established in English-speaking regions for centuries.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 2,000 bearers in the United States #2,771 most common surname
Rare Common

Found primarily in England and North America, with historical presence in New England.

Boardman Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

People with the Boardman Surname