Bainton

Bainton is a surname of English origin, believed to have originated from the village of Bainton in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The name is derived from the old English words “bean” and “tun”, meaning “bean farm” or “farmstead where beans are grown”.

The Bainton surname can be traced back to the medieval period, with records showing various spellings such as Baincton, Bainton, Baynton, and Bayntun. The name is most commonly found in Yorkshire and the surrounding regions, where families bearing the surname have resided for centuries.

Over time, the Bainton surname has spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, with individuals carrying the name found in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The name has also undergone variations in spelling and pronunciation as families have migrated and assimilated into different cultures.

Today, individuals with the surname Bainton can be found across a wide range of professions and industries, contributing to the rich tapestry of British society. The name continues to hold significance for those who bear it, serving as a link to a shared ancestral heritage and history.

There are approximately 487 people named Bainton in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Bainton.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Christopher
  • David
  • Gary
  • Jim
  • John
  • Michael
  • Mick
  • Nicholas
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Robert
  • Wayne
  • William

Female

  • Caroline
  • Claire
  • Helen
  • Jacqueline
  • Margaret
  • Pauline
  • Rebecca
  • Sally
  • Sarah
  • Susan

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