Boasie History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Boasie

The origins of the Anglo-Saxon name Boasie come from its first bearer, who was a person who bragged one of vain-glory. Further research revealed that the name is derived from the Old English word bost, which means vaunt or brag.

Early Origins of the Boasie family

Early History of the Boasie family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Boasie research. Another 53 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Boasie History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Boasie Spelling Variations

The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Boasie has been spelled many different ways, including Boas, Boase, Boasie and others.

Early Notables of the Boasie family

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Migration of the Boasie family

Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Boasies to arrive in North America: Thomas Boase who settled in Virginia in 1656; Jacob Boase arrived in Philadelphia in 1834; Francis Boase arrived in Nova Scotia in 1774 with his wife and five children and spelled his name as Boast..