BRYCE
Bryce
Bryce is a surname of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic name "Bras" meaning "quick" or "sudden". The name first originated in the region of Moray in Scotland, but has since spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond.
History and Distribution
The surname Bryce is thought to have been first recorded in the 13th century in Scotland, particularly in the area around Elgin in Morayshire. Over time, bearers of the surname migrated to other parts of Scotland as well as England, spreading the name further afield.
Notable People
1. James Bryce, 1st Viscount Bryce (1838-1922)
A prominent British academic, jurist, historian, and politician. He served as the British Ambassador to the United States from 1907 to 1913.
2. Quentin Bryce (b. 1942)
An Australian academic and former Governor-General of Australia. She was the first woman to hold this position in Australian history.
Variants
Variants of the surname Bryce include Brice, Bricetoun, and Bryson.
References
For further exploration into the surname Bryce, one can refer to genealogical records, historical archives, and relevant academic research on Scottish and British surnames.
There are approximately 6,053 people named Bryce in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,566th most common surname in Britain. Around 93 in a million people in Britain are named Bryce.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Alexander
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Paul
- Robert
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Catherine
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Jean
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Pamela
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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