Explore the Family Name Bosch
The meaning of Bosch
1. Dutch; German (also Bösch): topographic name for someone living near the woods, from Dutch bos(ch) ‘wood’, Middle Low German bosch ‘bushes, woods’. This surname is also found in France (mainly Alsace and Lorraine). Compare Bosh and Dutch Vandenbosch. 2. South German (Bösch): see Boesch. 3. Germanized form of Sorbian Boš and Bož: from a pet form of a Slavic personal name beginning with Bo-, such as Bogusław (see Boguslawski) and Bolesław (see Bolek). 4. Catalan and southern French: topographic name from Catalan and Old Occitan bosc ‘wood’ (from Late Latin boscus), or a habitational name from Bosch, a place called with this word.
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How common is the last name Bosch in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bosch has maintained its popularity over a decade, with only a minimal drop in rank from 4807 in 2000 to 4826 in 2010. Interestingly, during this period, the count of people bearing the Bosch surname increased by approximately 9 percent, from 6713 to 7312. However, the proportion per 100,000 individuals remained stable at around 2.49.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #4,807 | #4,826 | -0.4% |
| Count | 6,713 | 7,312 | 8.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.49 | 2.48 | -0.4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bosch
Shifting focus to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a diversity among those carrying the Bosch surname. In 2010, the majority identified as White (81.58%), although this figure was slightly lower than in 2000 (84.49%). Simultaneously, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 12.87% to 15.19%. A significant increase was also seen among those claiming Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity, which rose from 0.83% to 1.42%. There was also a marginal increase in those reporting two or more ethnic identities. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.49% | 81.58% | -3.44% |
| Hispanic | 12.87% | 15.19% | 18.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.83% | 1.42% | 71.08% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 1.27% | 19.81% |
| Black | 0.37% | 0.29% | -21.62% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.37% | 0.25% | -32.43% |
Bosch ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Bosch is French & German, which comprises 36.6% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (24.4%) and Spanish & Portuguese (14.4%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Scandinavian, Eastern European, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 36.6% |
| British & Irish | 24.4% |
| Spanish & Portuguese | 14.4% |
| Other | 24.6% |
Possible origins of the surname Bosch
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Bosch have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 62.10% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 62.10% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 61.70% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 61.70% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 61.20% |
What Bosch haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Bosch is R-U152, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-U152 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-P311 and R-Z8, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Bergmann, Schiller, Weber, Michel, Miller, Hartman, Keller, Ziegler, Kline, Engel.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Bosch surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Bosch have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Bosch" Surname 47.5%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Bosch" Surname 26.3%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Bosch" Surname 13.8%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Bosch" Surname 18.7%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Bosch?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Bosch are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition