Boggess
An English surname likely meaning someone who lived by or near a bog, marsh, or wet low-lying ground.
The #7,140 most common surname in the United States (2010 Census) — about 1 in every 65,915 Americans shares it.
Etymology
Boggess is usually explained as a surname built on the word bog, meaning a marshy or spongy piece of ground. The final -ess spelling reflects a later surname form and may represent a regional or phonetic variant rather than a separate root. In origin, it most likely began as a topographic name for someone who lived near boggy land.
History
The name appears to be an Americanized or regional English surname form, with modern bearers concentrated in the United States. Like many topographic surnames, it probably developed in local speech before becoming fixed in spelling. Related forms may have evolved through spelling variation over time, especially after migration to North America.
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Fun fact
Topographic surnames like Boggess often began as practical nicknames that identified where a person lived rather than who their family was.