BLOYE
Bloye The surname Bloye is of English origin and is believed to be a locational name derived from the Old English word "blo" meaning 'blue' combined with "eye," which originally referred to a body of water such as a pond or stream. The name may have denoted someone who lived near a prominent blue-coloured body of water or a place with "blue" in its name.
The first recorded instance of the surname Bloye can be traced back to the 14th century in the county of Somerset, England. Over the centuries, the name has spread geographically across the United Kingdom, particularly in regions such as Somerset, Devon, and Cornwall.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Bloye include literary figures, artists, and professionals with significant contributions to their respective fields. The Bloye family name has retained a sense of heritage and identity, with some branches tracing their ancestry back to early English history.
Variants of the surname Bloye may include Bloyd, Bloy, or Bluey, reflecting the evolution and regional variations of the name over time. Today, individuals bearing the surname Bloye can be found around the world, with many still connected to their British roots and heritage.
There are approximately 141 people named Bloye in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Bloye.
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
- Barry
- Charles
- Christopher
- David
- Dean
- Geoffrey
- Graham
- Leslie
- Philip
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
- Timothy
- Wayne
Female
- Brenda
- Catherine
- Denise
- Felicity
- Grace
- Janet
- Jean
- Joan
- Joyce
- Julia
- Karen
- Lucy
- Nicole
- Sharon