Bohier

Bohier is a surname of French origin. The name appears in historical records dating back to the late medieval period and is most commonly associated with France. The exact etymology is not definitively established, and the surname may have arisen from a place name, a personal name, or regional linguistic variants that evolved over time. Variant spellings have occurred in historical documents, reflecting local dialects and shifting orthography.

In contemporary usage, Bohier is relatively uncommon and is typically found among individuals with French heritage. Its distribution is largely within France, with bearers also emerging in diaspora contexts where French-speaking populations have settled.

There are no widely recognized figures bearing the surname Bohier with biographies in major reference works. As a result, Bohier is primarily encountered in local historical, genealogical, and regional contexts rather than in international or widely cited biographical sources.

See also: related surnames and toponyms that may share roots, such as Boyer or Boier, which can appear in similar regional records. For those researching the name, standard genealogical databases, parish and civil records, and regional archives in France are common starting points.