TheNameDBBoardman
OccupationalMeaning
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
Found primarily in England and North America, with historical presence in New England.
Notable Bearers
Eleanor Boardman (actress), Tom Boardman (racing driver)