SMALLPIECE
Smallpiece
Smallpiece is a surname of British origin that is relatively rare. The etymology of the surname suggests that it may have derived from the Old English words "smæl" meaning small or slender, and "pyc" or "pice" meaning piece or fragment. This could possibly indicate a historical association with someone who was either physically small in stature or perhaps worked with small pieces of material or land.
The Smallpiece surname is most commonly found in certain regions of the United Kingdom, particularly in areas with historical ties to agriculture and land ownership. Variations of the name, such as Smallpeice or Smaulpeas, also exist but are less common.
Historical records indicate that individuals with the Smallpiece surname have been documented in various records over the centuries, including census data, parish registers, and land ownership documents. Some members of the Smallpiece family may have been involved in local governance, agriculture, or trades such as carpentry or metalworking.
Today, the Smallpiece surname continues to be carried by individuals around the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world, wherever individuals with British heritage have settled. The rarity of the surname adds to its distinctive nature among the wide array of British surnames.
There are approximately 29 people named Smallpiece in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Smallpiece.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Peter
Female