Blee

Origin and Meaning: Blee is an Anglo-Saxon surname derived from the Old English word "blea," meaning blue. The name could have originally been a nickname for someone with blue eyes or a blue complexion.

History: The surname Blee is of English origin and has ancient roots in the county of Yorkshire. It was first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of England and Wales commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name has since spread throughout the United Kingdom and further afield.

Notable People:

  • Mary Blee (1822–1892): A renowned suffragist who campaigned for women's rights in the 19th century.
  • Thomas Blee (1905–1978): An influential architect known for his modernist designs in post-war Britain.

Variants: Variants of the surname Blee include Blea, Bleigh, and Bley.

Distribution: The surname Blee is relatively uncommon, with concentrations in Yorkshire and other areas of northern England. It has also been found in the United States, Canada, and Australia, likely due to immigration patterns over the centuries.

Coat of Arms: The Blee coat of arms features a shield with a blue background, symbolising the name's etymological connection to the colour blue. The crest may depict a lion or other symbol indicative of strength and nobility.

There are approximately 459 people named Blee in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Blee.

Origin: Celtic

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: Ireland

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Gaelic

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Anthony
  • Chris
  • David
  • John
  • Martin
  • Michael
  • Patrick
  • Robert
  • Simon
  • Thomas

Female

  • Anne
  • Annette
  • Catherine
  • Dawn
  • Emma
  • Jennifer
  • Kathleen
  • Margaret
  • Nicola
  • Patricia
  • Susan
  • Tina
  • Wendy

Similar and related surnames

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