Boggess History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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• Ireland

Etymology of Boggess

The origins of the name Boggess are in the Old French/Middle English word "burgeis," which denoted a freeman of a fortified town. Generally, the name made its way to England with the Normans, and then across to Ireland, but it in some cases it may have crossed directly from England to Ireland. In Irish Gaelic, the name has been written "Brugha."

Early Origins of the Boggess family

Early History of the Boggess family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Boggess research. Another 25 words (2 lines of text) covering the year 1681 is included under the topic Early Boggess History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Boggess Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Burgess, Burys and others.

Early Notables of the Boggess family

Daniel Burgess, a Dublin priest in 1681, who was notorious for his attacks on the Quakers. Henry Burgess, the sheriff of Kilkenny, was killed while trying to capture the infamous highwayman...
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Boggess Ranking

the United States, the name Boggess is the 7,498^th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1