BANY
Bany
The surname "Bany" is of English origin, derived from the Middle English word "banie," meaning a person who made or sold baskets. This occupational surname would have been given to someone who worked as a basketmaker or who traded in baskets.
The Bany surname can be found throughout various regions of the United Kingdom, with concentrations in areas that historically had a strong tradition of basket weaving or basket trade. Over the centuries, individuals with the surname Bany may have migrated to different parts of the country, resulting in a diverse distribution of the name.
Like many surnames of English origin, the meaning and spelling of "Bany" may have evolved over time due to variations in pronunciation, dialects, and record-keeping practices. As such, variations of the surname, such as "Banie" or "Bainie," may exist in historical documents and family records.
Today, individuals with the surname Bany can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world as a result of migration and globalisation. Research into genealogy and family history may provide further insights into the origins and branches of the Bany family tree.
There are approximately 23 people named Bany in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Bany.
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