Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
BEECH
As described in historical dictionaries
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
BEECH. From residence near a tree of this species. Atte-Beche. Also a place in CO. Staftbrd. See, however, Beke.
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