Booz (surname)

Booz is a surname of German origin. It is believed to be derived from the Middle High German word "bōs," meaning "evil" or "fierce." As a surname, it may have been originally a nickname applied to someone with a perceived harsh or aggressive temperament.

Alternatively, some etymological sources suggest a possible derivation from a place name, potentially referencing a locality characterized by challenging or difficult terrain.

The surname Booz is found primarily in Germany and countries with historical German emigration, such as the United States.

The name might also be associated with the biblical figure Boaz (with the 'z' pronounced differently), although a direct linguistic connection between the spelling and the biblical name is unlikely in most modern cases.