BICE
Bice
The surname Bice is of English origin, derived from the medieval personal name 'Botkin' or 'Bote', which was a diminutive of the name 'Baldwin'. The etymology of the name can be traced back to the Old Germanic elements 'bald', meaning "bold" or "brave", and 'wine', meaning "friend".
Notable Bearers
- George Bice (1874–1949): A renowned British artist known for his landscape paintings.
- Rachel Bice (b. 1981): A British author and historian, specialising in medieval English literature.
- Jonathan Bice (b. 1965): A British architect who has designed several notable buildings across the UK.
Distribution
The Bice surname is not as common as some other English surnames, with concentrations found primarily in the southern regions of England, particularly in counties such as Surrey, Kent, and Sussex.
Variants
Variants of the surname Bice include Byce, Beice, Bhice, and Byse, reflecting historical variations in spelling and pronunciation.
References
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 113 people named Bice in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Bice.
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
- Alan
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- Graham
- James
- Jere
- Jeremy
- Michael
- Peter
- Quincy
- Steven
Female
- Clare
- Dorothy
- Emma
- Jacqueline
- Jean
- Jennifer
- Joan
- Kathleen
- Lorraine
- Margaret
- Natasha
- Rachael
- Sophie
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.