TheNameDBBeachey
TopographicMeaning
A surname derived from a topographic feature indicating residence near a beach or beech tree.
Etymology
From Old English 'bæce' meaning stream or 'bece' meaning beech tree, combined with a locative suffix. The surname likely indicates habitation near a beach or wooded area.
About the Beachey Surname
An English topographic surname with ambiguous origins relating to either coastal or woodland features. The name gained some recognition through early aviation history.
Distribution
Found primarily in England and English-speaking countries, with particular concentration in southern regions.
Notable Bearers
Lincoln Beachey (American aviator)