Boorstin
Boorstin is a surname of Dutch and German origin. It is believed to derive from the Middle Dutch word "boert" meaning "joke" or "jest," possibly indicating a nickname for someone with a jovial disposition or a jester. Alternatively, it could be a toponymic surname, referring to a place name.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Boorstin include Daniel J. Boorstin, a prominent American historian and Librarian
Other individuals with the surname Boorstin may exist in various fields, though Daniel J. Boorstin remains