Here are three more uniquely Cornish surnames that stem from placenames. In 1545 we find Richard and Thomas Bossens living at Sancreed in west Penwith. They no doubt lived at or were from the hamlet now spelt Bosence. Early 14th century spellings of Bosence were Boswyns or Boswens, which suggests the meaning was windy house. … Continue reading More Cornish surnames from places: Bosence, Buckthought and Carbines →