Behind the Name: Meaning, Origin and History of the Surname Bishop

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SOURCE: Occupation USAGE: English PRONOUNCED: BISH-əp [key] Meaning & History Means simply "bishop", ultimately from Greek επισκοπος (episkopos) meaning "overseer". It probably originally referred to a person who served a bishop.	MORE INFORMATION Popularity Related Names Namesakes Tweet

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