Boothman

Boothman is an English surname, a variant of Booth. As a topographic surname, Booth derives from Middle English both meaning “hut, stall,” originally used to identify someone who lived or worked in a small shelter or booth.

Notable Bearers

The name Boothman has been borne by several notable individuals across various fields. In sports, Achille Boothman (1939–2018) was an Irish hurler, while George Boothman (1916–2003) played professional ice hockey in Canada. Henry Boothman (1875–1953) served as a British trade union leader. Jack Boothman (1935–2016) was the 31st president of the Gaelic Athletic Association, and another Jack Boothman (1906–1989) played Australian rules football. John Boothman (1901–1957) was a Royal Air Force officer. In politics, Mark Boothman (born 1977) is an Australian politician, and Melvin M. Boothman (1846–1904) served as a U.S. Representative from Ohio. The name also appears in the arts, with Nicholas Boothman (born 1946) being an English author and speaker, and Peter Boothman (1943–2012) an Australian jazz guitarist, composer, and educator.

• Meaning: Vあriant of Booth, topographic for “hut, stall”
• Origin: English
• Type: Surname
• Usage Regions: England and other English-speaking countries