Bloyce

Bloyce is a British surname of English origin. The name is believed to have originated from the medieval personal name "Blaise," derived from the Latin name "Blasius," meaning "lisping" or "stammering."

The Bloyce surname is historically associated with the county of Somerset in South West England. Over the centuries, bearers of the name have spread to various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, particularly in former British colonies.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Bloyce are scarce, though it is not an uncommon surname in British records.

The genealogy and history of the Bloyce family are not extensively documented. However, like many British surnames, tracing the lineage of the Bloyce name can provide insights into the social and historical contexts in which bearers of the name lived.

The Bloyce surname holds a place in the rich tapestry of British onomastics, reflecting the diverse origins and histories of the people who have carried it over the centuries.

Typical given names associated with the Bloyce surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Daniel
  • David
  • Gary
  • Graham
  • James
  • Mark
  • Martin
  • Peter
  • Raymond
  • Rob
  • Robert
  • Simon
  • Stephen

Female

  • Carol
  • Emma
  • Gillian
  • Jacqueline
  • Karen
  • Katy
  • Maria
  • Nicola
  • Patricia
  • Samantha

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

How to communicate the surname Bloyce in...

Braille

Morse

-....-..----.---.-..

Semaphore

Semaphore BSemaphore LSemaphore OSemaphore YSemaphore CSemaphore E

There are approximately 224 people named Bloyce in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Bloyce.

The Genealogist - UK census, BMDs and more online

Famous people named Bloyce

  • Stephen Bloyce - Cricketer

Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.

Your comments on the Bloyce surname

BritishSurnames.uk is a Good Stuff website.