BEANEY
Beaney
Beaney is a surname of English origin, believed to have originated from the Old English word "bean," which referred to beans or peas. The surname Beaney is predominantly found in the United Kingdom, with notable concentrations in the southeastern regions of England.
Origins
The Beaney surname likely started as a nickname for a grower, seller, or eater of beans or peas. In medieval times, surnames often derived from a person's occupation, physical characteristics, or place of origin. The name may also have originated from a geographical location such as a place called Beane in Hertfordshire, England.
Distribution and Variants
The name Beaney has variant spellings and forms, including Beany and Beane. The distribution of the Beaney surname is most prevalent in Kent, Sussex, and London, reflecting historical patterns of migration and settlement in England.
Notable Individuals
- Dr. John Beaney (1884-1925): A celebrated British surgeon known for his pioneering work in the field of orthopaedic surgery.
- Sarah Beaney (born 1972): A contemporary artist from England, recognised for her innovative approach to sculpture and mixed media art.
Legacy
The Beaney surname carries a rich history and heritage, reflecting the diversity of English surnames and the enduring connections to agricultural practices and regional identities. Today, individuals bearing the Beaney surname are found across the United Kingdom and beyond, embodying a longstanding tradition of family names and ancestral roots.
There are approximately 1,796 people named Beaney in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,610th most common surname in Britain. Around 28 in a million people in Britain are named Beaney.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Bruce
- Chris
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Kevin
- Mark
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Claire
- Deborah
- Emma
- Linda
- Margaret
- Marion
- Mary
- Nicola
- Ros
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Bagney
- Baine
- Bainey
- Bainy
- Bane
- Baney
- Banie
- Banies
- Banney
- Bannie
- Banny
- Bany
- Banya
- Banyai
- Banye
- Banys
- Bayne
- Beagne
- Bean
- Beane
- Beanes
- Beani
- Beanis
- Beann
- Beany
- Beene
- Beeney
- Beenie
- Beeny
- Behne
- Behney
- Beine
- Beinnie
- Beiny
- Benay
- Bene
- Beney
- Beni
- Benie
- Benne
- Benney
- Bennie
- Benny
- Beny
- Benya
- Benyo
- Beyne
- Biene
- Bieny
- Bagni
- Beans
- Bonny
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.