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BLISS

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There are approximately 4,519 people named Bliss in the UK. That makes it the 2,324th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 72 are named Bliss.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

England

Language of origin

English

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

English

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The Bliss surname in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

(origin: In English) is a very happy name, imposed by others on the individual. Blys, in the Welsh, signifies desiring, longing.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

British Surnames