Summary

The surname BOX originates from English, Scottish or Welsh origins. It is an occupational name for a maker or user of a box, typically referring to a carpenter or a cooper. The name may also refer to a topographic name for someone who lived by a box tree or shrub. BOX is a common surname with a long history.
There are
10098
Boxs in the USA
Box is the
3538th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Box

WilliamBox

English painter known for his landscape paintings during the 19th century.

MaryBox

American suffragette and women's rights activist who played a significant role in the movement for gender equality in the early 20th century.

JohnBox

British production designer who worked on several notable films in the mid-20th century, including Lawrence of Arabia and Doctor Zhivago.

ElizabethBox

Australian novelist and author of several critically acclaimed novels, exploring themes of identity and feminism in the late 20th century.

RobertBox

American inventor and engineer who revolutionized the field of telecommunications with his groundbreaking contributions to satellite technology in the late 20th century.

SarahBox

Canadian athlete who won numerous gold medals in swimming competitions during the early 21st century, setting multiple world records.

ThomasBox

Scottish architect renowned for his innovative designs in sustainable architecture and urban planning in the 21st century.

Box Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Box' has English origins.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Box' is commonly found in English-speaking countries such as the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Box' include 'Fox', 'Cox', 'Baxter', 'Bocks', and 'Bex'.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of individuals with the surname 'Box' occurred during various times and in different places. Many individuals with the surname migrated to the United States and Canada during the 19th and early 20th centuries in search of better economic opportunities. Others immigrated to Australia and New Zealand during the same period due to various factors, including colonization and resettlement.