Bos is a Dutch surname, primarily a variant of the more common Bosch 1. The root name Bosch 1 is derived from Middle Dutch bosch, meaning "wood, forest." Thus, the surname Bos originally described someone who lived near or worked in a forest, or possibly who came from a place named with this word. As a topographic surname, it belongs to a common European pattern—compare other languages' equivalents, such as English Bush, German Busch, French Dubois, and Italian Bosco. In a different source, Swedish surname Bosch 2 (of Catalan origin) is unrelated. Etymology Latin bōs gave rise to the zoological genus Bos, but the surname evolved separately from the Germanic word for forest in Middle Dutch, reflecting the region's dense woodlands and the importance of forestry. Notable Bearers The Wikipedia article on the genus Bos discusses bovines like cattle and aurochs, but this is not the source of the surname. The name Bos is most strongly associated with Dutch speakers, including notable figures such as the painter Jacob Bosch, Cornelis Bosch, or Han Bos, a former Tuvalu governor? Historical Dutch documents record the form frequently across Lembuck? The cultural context in Dutch society makes it are stored? Yes. Cultural Significance In Dutch, bos (modern spelling still used) means forest, closely connected to landscape as typical houses... Meaning: "wood, forest" Origin: Dutch Type: topographic surname Swash regional variants: Bosch, Bos, Busch Primary Usage regions: Low Countries (Netherlands, Flanders)