TheNameDBDuBose
TopographicMeaning
Of the woods or from the wooded area.
Etymology
From French 'du' (of the) combined with 'bose' or 'bois' (woods or forest). This is the anglicized spelling of the French toponym Du Bose.
About the DuBose Surname
An anglicized French topographic surname indicating origin from a wooded region, commonly found among French colonial families in the American South. The name reflects French settlement patterns in colonial America.
Distribution
Primarily found in the American South, particularly South Carolina and Georgia.
Notable Bearers
John Jones DuBose (American historical figure)