Biche History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Biche

What does the name Biche mean?

The many generations and branches of the Biche family can all place the origins of their surname with the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. Their name reveals that an early member worked as a beekeeper. The surname is derived from the Old English word beocere.

Early Origins of the Biche family

The surname Biche was first found in Berkshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times, long before the Norman Conquest in 1066.

Early History of the Biche family

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Biche Spelling Variations

Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Biche were recorded, including Bick, Biche, Bich, Bicker, Bickers and others.

Early Notables of the Biche family

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Migration of the Biche family

To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Biche family emigrate to North America: Francis Bick who settled in Virginia in 1635; Richard Bick, who settled in Virginia in 1636; John Bick, who settled in Maryland in 1663; Thomas Bick, who settled in Nevis in 1663.