BEX
Bex
Bex is a surname of British origin that is thought to have derived from the Old English word "baccas," meaning "beech tree." The surname is predominantly found in southern England.
Historically, individuals bearing the surname Bex were often associated with agricultural or forestry work, owing to the etymological link with the beech tree. The beech tree has long been valued for its timber and was a common sight in the landscapes of England.
The distribution of the Bex surname suggests that it has its roots in the counties of Hampshire and Wiltshire, where the beech tree is particularly abundant. Over time, the surname has spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond.
Notable individuals with the surname Bex have made contributions to various fields, including academia, sports, and the arts. The Bex surname continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining its connection to British heritage and the natural landscape.
There are approximately 200 people named Bex in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Bex.
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
- Adrian
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Bradley
- Christopher
- James
- John
- Martin
- Philip
- Robert
- Ronald
- William
Female
- Alison
- Christine
- Claire
- Dena
- Francesca
- Grace
- Iris
- Jane
- Jennifer
- Kathleen
- Pamela
Similar and related surnames
- Bax
- Bec
- Beck
- Beak
- Baek
- Becks
- Bake
- Bakke
- Baque
- Becke
- Backe
- Bakes
- Baxa
- Baxi
- Becs
- Beaks
- Be
- Bea
- Baccas
- Bacci
- Baccus
- Backas
- Backes
- Backies
- Backos
- Backous
- Backouse
- Backs
- Backus
- Backx
- Bacos
- Bacs
- Bacsa
- Bacsi
- Bacus
- Baeck
- Bagas
- Bagasi
- Bagaza
- Bagci
- Baggas
- Baggis
- Baggs
- Baggus
- Bags
- Bakas
- Bakasa
- Bakici
- Bakies
- Bakis
- Bakkes
- Bakoos
- Bakos
- Bakosi
- Baks
- Baksa
- Baksi
- Baksys
- Bakus
- Bakys
- Bauks
- Baukus
- Baux
- Bawks
- Beack
- Beake
- Beakes
- Becce
- Becci
- Becciu
- Beckes
- Beckess
- Beckus
- Becsi
- Becze
- Beeck
- Beek
- Beeke
- Beekes
- Beeks
- Begasse
- Begges
- Beggs
- Begs
- Beick
- Beiggs
- Beik
- Bek
- Bekas
- Beke
- Bekes
- Bekis
- Bekisz
- Bekk
- Bekos
- Beks
- Beksa
- Bekus
- Belk
- Beucs
- Beukes
- Bexx
- Bickici
- Bicks
- Bickus
- Bicz
- Biczo
- Biec
- Biegus
- Biek
- Bigas
- Bigges
- Biggis
- Biggs
- Bigois
- Bigos
- Bigs
- Bigus
- Biguzzi
- Bikos
- Bix
- Boags
- Boakes
- Boaks
- Boax
- Bocas
- Bocci
- Boccuzzi
- Bocks
- Bockus
- Bocos
- Bocsi
- Bocus
- Bocz
- Boeckx
- Boex
- Bogas
- Bogazzi
- Boggas
- Bogges
- Boggess
- Boggis
- Boggiss
- Boggs
- Boghos
- Bogos
- Bogs
- Bogues
- Bogus
- Bogusz
- Boix
- Bokas
- Bokciu
- Bokes
- Boks
- Boksa
- Boocks
- Bookes
- Books
- Bougas
- Bougos
- Bougs
- Boux
- Bouygues
- Bowkes
- Bowkis
- Box
- Bucas
- Bucci
- Buccio
- Buckes
- Bucks
- Buckus
- Bucsa
- Bucsi
- Bugas
- Bugazzi
- Buggs
- Bughes
- Bugos
- Bugs
- Buicks
- Buiks
- Bukasa
- Bukes
- Buks
- Buksa
- Bukys
- Bux
- Buxoo
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