Origins of the Bishop surname

What does the name Bishop mean?

Bishop is an English surname with a number of points of origin. Most often it can arrive as a nickname, given to someone who looked (or acted) like a member of the clergy. It can also come from the pageant tradition of electing a 'boy-bishop' on St Nicholas' Day festivals, a common occurrence in the medieval era, or a person who plays the character of a Bishop in performances of the time.

Alternative variations of the name Bishop

Bishop, Bischop, Bishope, Bishup, Beshop