Bosworth History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms 

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The lineage of the name Bosworth begins with the Anglo-Saxon tribes in Britain. It is a result of when they lived in one of two parishes called Bosworth: Husband's Bosworth; and Market Bosworth, in the county of Leicestershire.

Early Origins of the Bosworth family

The surname Bosworth was first found in Leicestershire, where they had been settled from ancient times, long before the Norman Conquest in 1066.

Early History of the Bosworth family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bosworth research. Another 35 words (2 lines of text) covering the years 1607, 1659, 1660, 1789 and 1876 are included under the topic Early Bosworth History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Bosworth Spelling Variations

Only recently has spelling become standardized in the English language. As the English language evolved in the Middle Ages, the spelling of names changed also. The name Bosworth has undergone many spelling variations, including Bosworth, Bossworth, Bosworthe, Boseworth and others.

Early Notables of the Bosworth family

Notables of the family at this time include

Bosworth Ranking

In the United States, the name Bosworth is the 5,238th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1


Bosworth migration to the United States +

To escape the unstable social climate in England of this time, many families boarded ships for the New World with the hope of finding land, opportunity, and greater religious and political freedom. Although the voyages were expensive, crowded, and difficult, those families that arrived often found greater opportunities and freedoms than they could have experienced at home. Many of those families went on to make significant contributions to the rapidly developing colonies in which they settled. Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name Bosworth were among those contributors:

Bosworth Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Bosworth Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Bosworth Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Bosworth migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Bosworth Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Bosworth migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Bosworth Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Bosworth migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Bosworth Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Contemporary Notables of the name Bosworth (post 1700) +


The Bosworth Motto +

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: Animus valet
Motto Translation: Courage availeth.
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