Beal

Beal is a surname of English origin. It is derived from the Old English word "beo", meaning bee, and was originally used as a nickname for a person who kept bees or lived near a beehive.

The Beal family name is primarily found in the counties of Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and the East Midlands in England. Over the centuries, the surname has spread to other parts of the country as well as to other English-speaking nations.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Beal include British engineer and inventor Guglielmo Marconi, who is credited with developing the first successful long-distance wireless telegraph system.

Variant spellings of the surname Beal include Beale and Beall. The name has also been anglicised to Bell in some instances.

In conclusion, the surname Beal has a rich history dating back to medieval England and continues to be a part of the cultural tapestry of the United Kingdom and beyond.

There are approximately 4,477 people named Beal in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,095th most common surname in Britain. Around 69 in a million people in Britain are named Beal.

Surname type: Location or geographical feature

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Christopher
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Richard
  • Simon
  • Stephen

Female

  • Alison
  • Angela
  • Christine
  • Emma
  • Helen
  • Janet
  • Karen
  • Linda
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Sarah
  • Susan

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