Heraldry and the Bosche Surname

Ask a genealogist about Bosche and the first name they will mention is Bosch. The name is generally explained as “Bush, thicket”. Bosche adds “e” to Bosch, a small change that appeared as the name was written down. Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists. You may also find the name written Boesche, Boche and Boeschen.

The 2010 census count for Bosche in the United States was 237, good for rank 80,131. French birth records list 339 children named Bosche between 1891 and 2000.

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Bosch surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. Research your Bosche family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.