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Byce - Bywaters

Most Comon Surname in this Range: Byrd

This Anglo-Saxon surname stems from the Old English word bridde which means "bird." The name was often given to individuals who resembled birds either in appearance or mannerisms. It was also used to identify someone with a lovely singing voice. Spelling variations of this surname include Bird, Brid and Bride. In some cases, the name Byrd was given to someone who worked with birds, such as a bird catcher. Early recordings of the name date back to the 13th century, although this spelling came much later.

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