Boynton

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Meaning

Settlement belonging to a man named Boia or a place with a fortified enclosure.

Etymology

Derived from Old English elements 'boia' (a personal name) or 'bōh' (bow/bend) combined with 'tūn' (settlement, farmstead). The surname originates from several English place names, particularly in Norfolk and Suffolk.

About the Boynton Surname

A locational surname derived from English place names. The name became established in New England during early colonial settlement.

Distribution

Primarily found in England and North America, with significant populations in the United States.

Notable Bearers

Zabdiel Boynton, Charles Brandon Boynton

People with the Boynton Surname

H.V. Boynton

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