BEESE
Beese
Beese is a British surname of English origin. It is believed to be a locational surname derived from the Old English word "beos" meaning bent grass, and it may have denoted a person who lived near an area with such vegetation. The surname Beese is primarily found in the south-west of England, particularly in Somerset and Devon.
Historical records indicate that the Beese family has ancient roots in these regions, with mentions dating back to the medieval period. The name has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, including Bese, Bees, Beas, and others.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Beese have been documented in local records, such as landowners, farmers, and tradesmen. The Beese name may have connections to the agricultural landscape of the area, indicating a lineage tied to the land.
Today, the surname Beese is relatively rare, but it maintains a presence in specific communities in the south-west of England. Genealogical studies and DNA testing have offered insights into the origins and migration patterns of the Beese family, contributing to a broader understanding of British surnames and familial histories.
There are approximately 598 people named Beese in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Beese.
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
- Adam
- Anthony
- David
- John
- Mark
- Matthew
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Richard
- Robert
- William
Female
- Alison
- Christine
- Emma
- Helen
- Jane
- Julie
- Lesley
- Margaret
- Sally
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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