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The last name Boswell has its origins in Scotland, specifically deriving from the place name "Boswell" in the region of Lothian. The name is believed to be of Old French origin, coming from the elements "bosc" meaning "wood" and "welle" meaning "spring" or "stream," which collectively could refer to a "wooded spring." Historically, the Boswell family was associated with land ownership and agriculture, reflecting the characteristics of those who initially bore the name as landholders or farmers. Variations of the surname can be found in different regions, including "Boswell" itself, which is the most common form, and less frequently, "Boswelli" or "Boswellie" in some historical records. The name has also been noted in various spellings across different cultures, but the core pronunciation remains relatively consistent. The Boswell surname is perhaps most famously associated with James Boswell, the 18th-century Scottish biographer of Samuel Johnson, which has contributed to its recognition in literary history.