BLOY
Bloy
Bloy is an English surname with ancient origins dating back to the medieval period. The name is of Old French origin, derived from the word "bleu" or "bloi," meaning 'blue' or 'blooming'.
Historical Significance:
The Bloy surname is believed to have originated in Normandy, France, before being introduced to England after the Norman Conquest of 1066 by William the Conqueror. The surname gradually spread across different regions of England, and various branches of the family established their presence in different counties.
Distribution:
Historically, the Bloy surname was most commonly found in regions such as Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex. Over time, however, descendants bearing the name migrated to other parts of Britain and the wider world, contributing to the diaspora of the Bloy family.
Notable Individuals:
- Charles Bloy - An eminent scientist and inventor of the 19th century known for his contributions to the field of astronomy.
- Eleanor Bloy - A prominent suffragette who played a key role in the women's suffrage movement in the early 20th century.
Modern Influence:
In contemporary times, the Bloy surname continues to be borne by individuals across the United Kingdom and beyond. The name retains a sense of heritage and identity for those who proudly carry it, reflecting a connection to the family's historical roots and shared experiences.
References:
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 412 people named Bloy in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Bloy.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alex
- Alexander
- Alfred
- Andrew
- Christopher
- Daniel
- Darren
- David
- Jd
- Mark
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Hannah
- Helen
- Janet
- Karen
- Kathleen
- Margaret
- Monica
- Sarah
- Susan
- Veronica
Similar and related surnames
- Baalawy
- Bahlay
- Baiely
- Bailay
- Bailey
- Bailiey
- Bailley
- Bailly
- Baily
- Bailye
- Balay
- Baley
- Baliey
- Ballay
- Balley
- Bally
- Ballye
- Baloyi
- Baly
- Baulay
- Bauley
- Bauly
- Bawley
- Baylay
- Bayley
- Bayly
- Bealey
- Beally
- Bealy
- Beauley
- Beauly
- Beayley
- Beeley
- Beely
- Beiley
- Beilly
- Beioley
- Belay
- Beley
- Bellay
- Belley
- Belloy
- Belly
- Bellyou
- Bely
- Belyea
- Beuley
- Bewlay
- Bewley
- Bewly
- Beyley
- Bialey
- Bialy
- Bieley
- Bielly
- Biely
- Biley
- Billey
- Billy
- Bily
- Blay
- Blaya
- Blaye
- Bleay
- Bley
- Blois
- Bloyce
- Bloyd
- Bloye
- Bloyer
- Bloys
- Bloyse
- Bluy
- Bly
- Blye
- Boiley
- Boily
- Boley
- Boliya
- Bolley
- Bolly
- Boly
- Bolye
- Booley
- Booly
- Bouilly
- Boulay
- Boulaye
- Bouley
- Boulley
- Boully
- Bowley
- Bowly
- Boyley
- Builey
- Bulay
- Buley
- Bulley
- Bully
- Buly
- Byley
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