BEE
Bee
The surname Bee is of English origin, and is derived from the Old English word "beo", which means "bee". It is classified as a nickname surname, as it was likely originally given to someone who was hardworking or industrious, much like the bee itself. The name may have also been used to denote someone who lived near a place with an abundance of bees or beehives.
The surname Bee is found throughout England, with concentrations in various regions. It may have originated independently in different places, or may have been derived from a common ancestral source.
Variants of the surname Bee include Bees, Beese, Beeze, and Beeson. Over time, the name may have undergone various spelling changes and adaptations.
Famous individuals bearing the surname Bee include English composer and conductor Sir Arthur Bee, as well as American journalist, critic, and activist Beatrice Bee. The surname Bee has also been adopted as a pen name by various authors, poets, and artists.
Today, the surname Bee continues to be borne by individuals around the world, carrying on the legacy of this ancient and industrious name.
There are approximately 3,710 people named Bee in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,498th most common surname in Britain. Around 57 in a million people in Britain are named Bee.
Surname type: Nickname
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
- Matthew
- Michael
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Amanda
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Gemma
- Helen
- Julie
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.