TheNameDBBoy
DescriptiveMeaning
A surname derived from the English or Germanic word for boy, possibly indicating a young male or servant.
Etymology
The surname stems from Middle English boy or Germanic cognates, originally referring to a young male, servant, or apprentice. This occupational or descriptive origin is common in English surnames.
About the Boy Surname
Boy is a simple English surname derived from the word for a young male or servant. The name reflects medieval occupational and social structures.
Distribution
Found primarily in England and among English-descended populations, with scattered occurrences in North America.
Notable Bearers
Unknown