BERNICE
Bernice
Bernice is a British surname of French origin, derived from the given name Bernice. The name Bernice itself is a feminine form of the Greek name Bernikē, which means "bringer of victory".
The surname Bernice is not very common in Britain, but it can be found among families with French or Greek ancestry. Its usage as a surname likely originated from someone in the family lineage who bore the given name Bernice.
Individuals with the surname Bernice may have roots in various regions, and the name may have undergone alterations in spelling over time due to regional accents or phonetic changes.
As with many surnames, the history and significance of the name Bernice can greatly vary from one family to another, making it a unique and individual marker of familial identity.
There are approximately 34 people named Bernice in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Bernice.
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