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![Show Contents]() Boschardt History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The surname Boschardt is derived from a Germanic personal name composed of the German elements "bos," which meant "audacious," and "hard," which meant "hardy" or "brave." Thus, the name no doubt originally referred to a person who was very tough or one who was inclined to fight. Some instances of the Boschardt surname are derived from the personal name Burkhart, and the German word boese, which meant "naughty" and "tough." Early Origins of the Boschardt familyThe surname Boschardt was first found in Westphalia, where the name Bossart became noted for its many branches within the region, where each house acquired a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the Bossart family became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility. Early History of the Boschardt familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Boschardt research. Another 73 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1538, 1539 and 1746 are included under the topic Early Boschardt History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Boschardt Spelling VariationsMany cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Boschardt include Bossart, Bosart, Bosarte, Bossarte, Bossard, Bossardt, Bosard, Bosardt, Bossarde, Bosarde and many more. Early Notables of the Boschardt familyAnother 30 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Boschardt Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Boschardt familyAfter 1650, thousands of German settlers came to North America to escape the religious persecution and poverty that wracked Europe and to make the most of the opportunity to own their own land in a new country. They settled across the United States in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California, and in Canada in Ontario and on the fertile plains of the prairie provinces. Among them: Jean Bossard arrived in Virginia with his wife and 3 children in 1700; Balthasar Bossart, age 30, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1735; Barbara Bossart settled in Carolina in 1738.
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