Beale is an English

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. At the time of the British Census of 1881, its relative frequency was highest in

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(6.3 times the British average), followed by

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and

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. The name Beale may refer to:

People

Anthony Beale Anthony A. Beale (born October 22, 1967) is an American politician and the alderman of the 9th ward of the City of Chicago, Illinois United States. Beale is noted as having been one of the youngest members to serve as elected official on the Cit ...

(born 1967), American politician, alderman in Chicago * Bernard Charles Beale (1830–1910), New Zealand doctor and politician *

Charles Lewis Beale Charles Lewis Beale (March 5, 1824 – January 30, 1899) was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York. Biography Born in Canaan, New York, Beale graduated from Union College, Schenectady, New ...

(1824–1900), member of U.S. House of Representatives from New York *

Daniel Beale Daniel Beale (1759–1842) was a Scottish merchant and fur trader active in the Far East mercantile centres of Bombay, Canton and Macau as well as at one time the Prussian consul in China. Biography Daniel Beale was the purser of, succes ...

(1759–1842), Scottish merchant, brother of Thomas Beale *

Dorothea Beale Dorothea Beale LL.D. (21 March 1831 – 9 November 1906) was a suffragist, educational reformer and author. As Principal of Cheltenham Ladies' College, she became the founder of St Hilda's College, Oxford. Early and family life Dorothea Beale w ...

(1831–1906), English teacher, founder of St. Hilda's College, Oxford *

Edith Bouvier Beale Edith Bouvier Beale (November 7, 1917 – January 14, 2002), nicknamed Little Edie, was an American socialite, fashion model, and cabaret performer. She was a first cousin of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Jacqueline Onassis and Lee Radziwill, Lee ...

(1917–2002), American socialite, first cousin of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Lee Radziwill *

Edward Fitzgerald Beale Edward Fitzgerald "Ned" Beale (February 4, 1822 – April 22, 1893) was a national figure in the 19th-century United States. He was a naval officer, military general, explorer, frontiersman, Indian affairs superintendent, California rancher, ...

(1822–1893), American frontiersman and diplomat *

Fleur Beale Fleur Una Maude Beale (née Corney, born 22 February 1945) is a New Zealand teenage fiction writer, best known for her novel ''I Am Not Esther'', which has been published worldwide.Gerard Beale Gerard Beale (born 18 July 1990) is a New Zealand international rugby league professional footballer who last played for the St. George Illawarra Dragons in the NRL. Beale previously played for the Brisbane Broncos, St. George Illawarra and ...

, New Zealand rugby league player *

Gregory Beale Gregory K. Beale (born 1949 in Dallas, Texas; also known as G. K. Beale) is a biblical scholar, currently a Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Dallas, Texas. He is an ordained minister in the Or ...

(born 1949), Reformed Christian theologian and seminary professor *

Helen Purdy Beale Helen Alice Purdy Beale, (September 19, 1893 – November 5, 1976) was an American virologist who made significant contributions to the fields of plant virology and immunology.Scholthof, K.-B. G., & Peterson, P.D. (2005). Helen Purdy Beale: The m ...

(1893–1976), US virologist *

Howard Beale (politician) Sir Oliver Howard Beale KBE (10 December 1898 – 17 October 1983) was an Australian politician and diplomat. He was a member of the Liberal Party and served in the House of Representatives from 1946 to 1958, representing the New South Wales s ...

(1898–1983), Australian politician and Ambassador to the United States *

Howard K. Beale Howard Kennedy Beale (April 8, 1899 – December 27, 1959) was an American historian. He had several temporary appointments before becoming a professor of history at the University of North Carolina in 1935. His most famous student was C. Vann Wo ...

(1899–1959), American historian and author *

Inga Beale Dame Inga Kristine Beale, DBE (born 15 May 1963) is a British businesswoman and the former CEO of Lloyd's of London. In June 2018, it was announced that she would be stepping down as CEO of Lloyd's after leading the global insurance and reinsuranc ...

, CEO of Lloyd's of London *

Jack Beale Jack Gordon Beale AO (17 July 1917 – 7 June 2006) was an Australian politician who championed the need for Australia to conserve and develop its water resources. He was also Australia's first environment minister. In his obituary in The Sydn ...

(1917–2006), Australian politician * James Beale (1835–1883), also known as Africanus Horton, Sierra Leonean writer and folklorist * James Thomas Beale (born 1947), American mathematician * John Elmes Beale (1847–1928), English politician, three times Mayor of Bournemouth and founder of its largest department store, Beales *

John Beale (disambiguation) John Beale may refer to: * John Beale (footballer) (1930–1995), English footballer * John Beale (writer) (c. 1608–1683), English clergyman, scientific writer and Fellow of the Royal Society * John Elmes Beale (1847–1928), English politician a ...

, multiple people *

Joseph Henry Beale Joseph Henry Beale (October 12, 1861 – January 20, 1943) was an American law professor at Harvard Law School and served as the first dean of University of Chicago Law School. He was notable for his advancement of legal formalism, as well ...

, Harvard Law professor and conflict of laws scholar *

Julian Beale Julian Howard Beale (10 October 1934 – 3 August 2021) was an Australian businessman and federal politician. He was the son of former cabinet minister and ambassador Sir Howard Beale. Julian Beale was a Liberal member of the Australian Parli ...

(1934–2021), Australian politician *

Kurtley Beale Kurtley James Beale (born 6 January 1989) is an Australian professional rugby union representative player who has made over 90 national representative appearances in a ten-year playing career at the world-class level. He is of Aboriginal desce ...

(born 1989), Australian rugby union player *

Lionel Smith Beale Lionel Smith Beale (5 February 1828 – 28 March 1906) was a British physician, microscopist, and professor at King's College London. He graduated in medicine from King's College in 1851. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1857. Lif ...

(1828–1906), British medical doctor and professor at King's College London *

Margaret Beale Margaret L. C. Beale (née Crookshank 30 June 1886 – 17 January 1969) was a British artist, notable as a painter of seascapes and marine craft, who worked in both oils and watercolours. Biography Beale was born at Yaldham in Kent and took ar ...

(1886–1969), British marine artist * Maria Taylor Beale (1849–1929), American author *

Martin Beale Evelyn Martin Lansdowne Beale FRS (8 September 1928 – 23 December 1985) was an applied mathematician and statistician who was one of the pioneers of mathematical programming. Career He was educated at Winchester College and at Trinity Colle ...

(1928–1985), British pioneer of mathematical programming *

Mary Beale Mary Beale (; 26 March 1633 8 October 1699) was an English portrait painter. She was part of a small band of female professional artists working in London. Beale became the main financial provider for her family through her professional work � ...

(1633–1699), English portrait painter *

Octavius Beale Octavius Charles Beale (23 February 1850 – 16 December 1930) was an Irish-born Australian piano manufacturer and a philanthropist. Beale formed a company to import sewing machines and pianos in 1879, after which he established Australia's first ...

(1850–1930), Irish piano manufacturer and philanthropist * Philippa Beale (born 1946), British artist *

Richard L. T. Beale Richard Lee Turberville Beale (May 22, 1819 – April 21, 1893) was a lawyer, three-term United States Congressman from the Commonwealth of Virginia, and a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. Early ...

(1819–1893), American lawyer, Congressman from Virginia, and brigadier general in Confederate States Army *

Simon Russell Beale Sir Simon Russell Beale (born 12 January 1961) is an English actor. He is known for his appearances in film, television and theatre, and work on radio, on audiobooks and as a narrator. For his services to drama, he was knighted by Queen Elizabe ...

(born 1961), British actor *

Sophia Beale Sarah Sophia Beale (5 November 1837 – 1920) was a British portrait painter and author who wrote about art and architecture. Biography Beale was born in central London. Her father was the surgeon Lionel John Beale and her mother was Frances S ...

(1837–1920), English artist *

Theodore Beale Theodore Robert Beale (born August 21, 1968), also known as Vox Day, is an American far-right activist, writer, publisher, and video game designer. He has been described as a white supremacist, a misogynist, and part of the alt-right. ''The Wal ...

(born c.1968) American writer *

Thomas Beale Thomas Beale (c. 1775–1841) was a Scottish naturalist, opium speculator and general merchant operating in the Far East during the 19th century. Biography Thomas was the younger brother of Daniel Beale and the cousin of Thomas Chaye Beale ...

(c. 1775 – 1841), Scottish naturalist and opium speculator, brother of Daniel Beale *

Thomas Chaye Beale Thomas Chay Beale (13 December 1805 – 3 November 1857) was a Scottish merchant and diplomat operating in the Far East during the 19th century. He was a Chevalier of the Legion of Honor and of the Portuguese Order of Christ. Biography Chay Beal ...

(19th century), Scottish merchant, cousin of Daniel and Thomas Beale *

Thomas Willert Beale Thomas Willert Beale (1828 – 3 October 1894) was an English miscellaneous writer, who also wrote under the pseudonym Walter Maynard. Life Beale was the only son of Frederick Beale (d. 1863), of the music publishing firm of Cramer, Beale, & Addis ...

(1828–1894), English writer, also wrote under the pseudonym Walter Maynard * William Beale (1784–1854), British composer As given name * Beale M. Schmucker (1827–1888), American Lutheran leader and liturgical scholar

Characters

* Howard Beale, played by Peter Finch in the film ''Network'' *

Livia Beale Olivia Beale is a fictional character from the American drama series ''Journeyman''. She is played by Moon Bloodgood. Beale was born in 1923 and became a foster child." Emily (Journeyman)" Before 1948, Beale began to time travel into the future wh ...

, played by Moon Bloodgood in the TV series ''Journeyman'' *Chloe Beale, played by

Brittany Snow Brittany Anne Snow (born March 9, 1986) is an American actress. She rose to prominence after appearing in the CBS soap opera ''Guiding Light'' (1998–2001), for which she won a Young Artist Award for Best Young Actress and was nominated for two ...

in the film ''

Pitch Perfect ''Pitch Perfect'' is a 2012 American musical comedy film directed by Jason Moore and written by Kay Cannon. It features an ensemble cast, including Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Skylar Astin, Anna Camp, Brittany Snow, Hana Mae Lee, Alexis Knap ...

''EastEnders''

Beale family The Beales and the Fowlers are a fictional family in the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders''. They were the main family for storylines in early episodes of ''EastEnders'', and remained as such ever since. With at least one member of the family having ...

Albert Beale The following is a list of fictional characters that appeared in televised spin-offs of the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'', but have not appeared in ''EastEnders'' itself. ''CivvyStreet'' Albert Beale Albert Beale appeared in the 1988 ''EastE ...

** Bobby Beale (''EastEnders'') **

Cindy Beale Cindy Beale (also Williams) is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera '' EastEnders'', played by Michelle Collins. She first appeared 10 May 1988 and originally departed on 27 December 1990, before returning as one of the show's central ...

Elizabeth Beale The following is a list of characters first appearing in the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'' in 1988, by order of first appearance. Sufia Karim Sufia Karim is played by Rani Singh. Sufia makes her first appearance in Walford in 1988, when she ...

Harry Beale The following is a list of fictional characters that appeared in televised List of EastEnders television spin-offs, spin-offs of the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'', but have not appeared in ''EastEnders'' itself. ''CivvyStreet'' Albert Beale ...

Ian Beale Ian Beale is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'', played by Adam Woodyatt. He is the drama's longest-serving main character and, following the departure of Pauline Fowler ( Wendy Richard) in 2006, became the only one ...

Jane Beale Lesley Jane Beale (also Clarke and Collins) is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera, ''EastEnders'', played by Laurie Brett. She made her first appearance on 22 June 2004. Brett took maternity leave in 2011 and departed on 19 May. Sh ...

Kathy Beale Kathy Beale (also Mitchell and Sullivan) is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'', played by Gillian Taylforth. Portrayed as "an attractive, bright, caring and highly moral woman", Kathy is one of the serial's original ch ...

Kenny Beale The following is a list of characters first appearing in the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'' in 1988, by order of first appearance. Sufia Karim Sufia Karim is played by Rani Singh. Sufia makes her first appearance in Walford in 1988, when she ...

Laura Beale Laura Beale (also Dunn) is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'', played by Hannah Waterman. She first appeared on 17 February 2000 and became a regular on the programme until the character was killed-off on 30 April 200 ...

Lou Beale Lou Beale is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'', played by Anna Wing. Her first appearance is in the first episode, which was broadcast on 19 February 1985, and her last is in episode 362, first shown on 26 July 1988, ...

Louie Beale The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'' in 2015, by order of first appearance. All characters were introduced by the show's executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins. January saw the arr ...

Lucy Beale Lucy Beale is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders''. The character was played by Eva Brittin-Snell (from 1993 to 1996), Casey Anne Rothery (from 1996 until 2004), Melissa Suffield (from 2004 to 2010), and Hetti Bywater ...

** Melanie Beale **

Pete Beale Pete Beale is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera '' EastEnders'', played by Peter Dean. He makes his first appearance in the programme's first episode, on 19 February 1985. The character was introduced by Tony Holland, one of the cr ...

Peter Beale Peter Beale is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'' who has been played by seven actors since being introduced in 1993. Francis Brittin-Snell portrayed the role from 1993 to 1996, followed by Alex Stevens from 1997 to 19 ...

Ronnie Beale The following is a list of fictional characters that appeared in televised spin-offs of the BBC soap opera '' EastEnders'', but have not appeared in ''EastEnders'' itself. ''CivvyStreet'' Albert Beale Albert Beale appeared in the 1988 '' Eas ...

Steven Beale Steven Beale is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'', played by Edward Farrell from 1989 to 1990, Stuart Stevens from 1992 to 1998, Edward Savage from 1998 to 2002, and Aaron Sidwell from 2007 to 2017. It was announced ...

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{{Surname, Beale English-language surnames Surnames of English origin

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