Albee

Albee is a surname of English-language origin. It is best known from the American playwright Edward Albee, whose body of work helped shape contemporary American theatre. His plays include Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, The Zoo Story, and A Delicate Balance, works that are widely regarded for their inventive use of dialogue and exploration of truth, illusion, and social conflict. The Albee name has also appeared in other professional fields, reflecting its attribution to individuals in arts, sciences, and public life.

Among other notable bearers is George Albee, an American psychiatrist and psychologist recognized for his contributions to mental health practice and research. While not as widely known as Edward Albee, he is cited in discussions of mid- to late-20th-century developments in psychology and psychiatry. The surname remains relatively uncommon and is most frequently found in the United States, with origins traceable to English-speaking regions.