Origin of the surname Boi

It derives from nicknames originating from the Sardinian word boi, "ox", nicknames that normally characterized wealthy people, or who had to do with the breeding or sale of cattle.

The surname Boi is widespread throughout Sardinia, especially in the Cagliari area.

Boy, rather rare, is present in the provinces of Cagliari and Oristano.

Boe is also Sardinian.

The surname Boi. Genealogy, origin, history, meaning, and significance

The origin, the coat of arms or the different heraldic shields, and the bibliography in which the surname boi is mentioned are part of this exciting investigation.

The surname Boi around the world

The list of countries with a higher presence of people with the surname boi provides us with a perspective on the history of the surname, beyond its origins, focusing on its migrations.

History of Boi

For those like you, who are interested in the history hidden behind the surname boi, it is essential to find all kinds of information, both direct and tangential, that helps to construct a solid narrative of how the birth and expansion of boi developed.

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Notable Figures Named Boi

Sadly, not all the contributions of those who bore the surname boi were recorded by the chroniclers of the time. It is our desire to highlight in this section those individuals with the surname boi who, for various reasons, have left their mark on the course of history.

The surname Boi and its bibliographic sources

The origin, history, coat of arms or different coats of arms, and the heraldry of boi are recorded in a wide variety of sources and documents that are essential to know for better compilation.

SOURCES

These sources are essential for initiating the understanding of boi, and at the same time, of surnames in general.

Origin of Boi