TheNameDBBoteler
OccupationalMeaning
Derived from an occupational term for a butler or servant in charge of the wine cellar.
Etymology
The surname comes from Old French 'boteler' or 'bouteiller', derived from 'botel' or 'bouteille' (bottle), referring to someone who managed wine or beverages. This was a common household occupation in medieval noble and wealthy households.
About the Boteler Surname
An English surname derived from the Norman occupational term for a butler or wine steward. The name reflects the hierarchical household structures of medieval England.
Distribution
Found primarily in England and English-speaking countries.
Notable Bearers
No widely documented notable bearers