The surname Boit was first found in Burgundy (French: Bourgogne), an administrative and historical region of east-central France, where this respected family has been traced from ancient times.
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Early History of the Boit family
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Boit Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Boitouset, Boitousais, Boitousait, Boitousay, Boitousets, Boitousaits, Boitousays, Boitousé, Boitousée, du Boitouset, de Boitouset, Boit, Boitout, Boistous, Boitous, Boitousay and many more.
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Early Notables of the Boit family
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Boit Ranking
In France, the name Boit is the 7,513rd most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 1
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Boit migration to the United States
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Boit Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Mrs. Boit, aged 55, who settled in New York City in 1823 with four children
Contemporary Notables of the name Boit (post 1700)
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Charles Boit (d. 1726), Swedish-born, English enamel painter, born at Stockholm; he had an affair with one of his pupils which was subsequently discovered and he was thrown into prison for two years where he learned the art of enameling 2
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Sans reproche Motto Translation: Without reproach.
Boit migration to the United States 
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