SPICE
Spice
Origin and Meaning: Spice is an English surname derived from the Old French word "espice," which means spice or aromatic substance. It is thought to have originated as an occupational name for a spice merchant or someone who worked with spices.
Distribution: The surname Spice is found mainly in the United Kingdom, particularly in regions with historical ties to the spice trade and merchant activities.
Notable People:
- Geri Halliwell (née Geri Estelle Horner, born 1972): Former member of the Spice Girls, an iconic British girl group.
- Isabella Mary Beeton (1836–1865): The Victorian era author known for her book "Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management," which included recipes with various spices.
Coat of Arms: The Spice family coat of arms features symbols associated with trade and prosperity, often depicting imagery of spices or merchant scales.
Modern Influence: The surname Spice continues to be passed down through generations, connecting individuals to their historical roots in trade and culinary traditions.
References:
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1991). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Routledge.
- Redmonds, G., King, R., & Hey, D. (2011). Surnames, DNA, and Family History. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 1,219 people named Spice in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,352nd most common surname in Britain. Around 19 in a million people in Britain are named Spice.
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
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Martin
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Richard
- William
Female
- Christine
- Emma
- Jane
- Jennifer
- Karen
- Lesley
- Linda
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan