Begbie

Origin

Begbie is a Scottish surname of territorial origin, derived from the Barony of Biggar in Lanarkshire, Scotland. Over time, variations of the surname such as Begbie, Beagrie, Bigrie, and Begby have been recorded.

History

The Begbie family is known to have ancient roots in Scotland, with records dating back to the medieval period. The name was likely adopted by families who resided in or near the Barony of Biggar. Over the centuries, the Begbie surname spread to various parts of the United Kingdom, particularly England.

Notable Individuals

  • Robert Begbie (1809–1889): A British painter known for his landscape and genre paintings during the Victorian era.

  • Tommy Begbie (1912–1985): A professional footballer from Scotland who played as a forward for various clubs, including Newcastle United and Bradford City.

Present Day

Today, the surname Begbie is rare but can still be found in Scotland and England. Some descendants may have emigrated to other parts of the world, particularly former British colonies like Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The name carries historical significance and is a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames.

There are approximately 673 people named Begbie in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,981st most common surname in Britain. Around ten in a million people in Britain are named Begbie.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alexander
  • Allan
  • Andrew
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Mark
  • Philip
  • Robert
  • Scott
  • Sean
  • Simon
  • Thomas
  • William

Female

  • Agnes
  • Catherine
  • Elizabeth
  • Helen
  • Jacqueline
  • Joanne
  • Louise
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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