Bolduan

Meaning

Derived from the German personal name 'Bald' combined with the suffix '-uan' or '-mann,' indicating a person named Bald.

Etymology

The surname combines the Germanic personal name element 'Bald' (bold, brave) with a patronymic or descriptive suffix. This formation is characteristic of German surname development in medieval times.

About the Bolduan Surname

Bolduan is a German patronymic surname derived from the personal name Bald. The surname reflects Germanic naming traditions combining personal names with patronymic suffixes.

Distribution

Found primarily in Germany, with immigrant populations in the United States and other countries.

Notable Bearers

Henry Bolduan (educator, possibly)

People with the Bolduan Surname