PEACE
Peace
Peace is a surname of English origin that has a long history across the British Isles. The surname is derived from the Middle English word "pes" or "pees", meaning peace or peacefulness.
Origins
The surname Peace is believed to have originated as a nickname for a peaceful or peace-loving person. It may have been applied to individuals who were known for their calm temperaments or who sought to avoid conflict and promote harmony.
Distribution
The Peace surname can be found throughout the United Kingdom, with concentrations in various regions. The name has spread to other countries due to migration and emigration from the British Isles.
Notable Bearers
- Oliver Peace: A prominent peace activist and advocate for non-violence in the early 20th century.
- Alice Peace: An accomplished artist known for her peaceful and tranquil landscapes.
- John Peace: A respected community leader who worked tirelessly to promote peace and understanding in his local area.
Variations
Variations of the surname Peace include Pease and Pacey. These variations may have arisen due to regional dialects or spelling variations over time.
The surname Peace carries with it connotations of tranquillity, harmony, and goodwill. It is a reminder of the importance of peaceful coexistence and understanding in society.
There are approximately 4,708 people named Peace in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,007th most common surname in Britain. Around 72 in a million people in Britain are named Peace.
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
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Matthew
- Michael
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Janet
- Joanne
- Lorna
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Rebecca
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Pease
- Pace
- Paice
- Paese
- Pase
- Passe
- Pass
- Paci
- Payce
- Paze
- Paces
- Paise
- Pasc
- Payze
- Payse
- Paas
- Paes
- Paez
- Pais
- Paiz
- Pas
- Pasa
- Pasaoa
- Pasea
- Paseau
- Pasi
- Pasia
- Paso
- Passa
- Passau
- Passee
- Passi
- Passo
- Pauce
- Paus
- Pause
- Pauza
- Paws
- Pays
- Paz
- Paza
- Pazi
- Pazio
- Pazo
- Pazzi
- Peacey
- Peack
- Peacke
- Peage
- Peake
- Peas
- Peasce
- Peasey
- Peasse
- Pece
- Peci
- Peece
- Pees
- Peice
- Peouis
- Pes
- Pesa
- Pesce
- Pesci
- Pescoe
- Pessa
- Pessi
- Pesso
- Pessoa
- Peus
- Peussa
- Pews
- Pez
- Peza
- Pezo
- Pezza
- Pezze
- Pezzi
- Pias
- Piasa
- Piaz
- Piazza
- Piazzi
- Pice
- Pici
- Pieace
- Piece
- Pies
- Piese
- Piess
- Piesse
- Pieza
- Pious
- Pisa
- Piso
- Pisu
- Pisz
- Pius
- Piz
- Piza
- Pizii
- Pizza
- Pizzi
- Pizzie
- Pizzo
- Poci
- Pohse
- Pois
- Poos
- Poosa
- Pooss
- Pos
- Posa
- Pose
- Poso
- Poss
- Possa
- Posse
- Possee
- Posso
- Posz
- Pous
- Pouso
- Poussa
- Pousse
- Pows
- Powys
- Poyce
- Poyse
- Poz
- Poza
- Pozi
- Pozo
- Pozza
- Pozze
- Pozzi
- Pozzie
- Pozzo
- Puce
- Puci
- Pucio
- Pues
- Puice
- Pusa
- Puse
- Pusie
- Puss
- Pusz
- Puz
- Puza
- Puzio
- Puzo
- Puzzi
- Puzzo
- Pyce
- Pyse
- Pysz
- Pyza
- Ypes
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.