BENGE
Benge
Benge is a surname of English origin, deriving from the Old English personal name 'Banning' or from the town of Bingen in Germany. The first recorded instance of the surname Benge dates back to the 13th century, where it appeared in historical records in the counties of Kent and Sussex.
The Benge family name has spread throughout the United Kingdom over the centuries, and individuals bearing this surname can be found in various regions, predominantly in England. The name has also seen some migration to other English-speaking countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Notable individuals with the surname Benge include musicians, actors, and artists. The name has also been associated with various professions and trades, reflecting the diverse occupations of individuals with this surname throughout history.
The Benge surname may have undergone variations in spelling over time, such as Bench or Binge, due to differences in dialects and regional accents. Family crests and coats of arms have been associated with the name, displaying symbols and colours that often hold historical significance or heraldic meaning.
In contemporary times, the surname Benge continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a connection to its early roots while evolving with the modern world. Family histories and genealogical studies offer opportunities to explore the rich tapestry of the Benge name and its place within the broader narrative of British surnames.
There are approximately 721 people named Benge in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,488th most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Benge.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- David
- Glynne
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Simon
- Stephen
- Terence
- Thomas
Female
- Anne
- Emma
- Jacqueline
- Jane
- Joan
- Lynn
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Rebecca
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Bange
- Bang
- Bangs
- Beanes
- Banga
- Bango
- Beane
- Beange
- Banges
- Baing
- Bangey
- Beng
- Baangi
- Bagnage
- Banage
- Bangee
- Bangi
- Bangue
- Bangy
- Banja
- Banji
- Banjo
- Beagne
- Beanse
- Behne
- Behnke
- Beine
- Beines
- Being
- Beinke
- Bence
- Bencke
- Bene
- Benek
- Benes
- Benez
- Bengel
- Bengen
- Benger
- Bengers
- Benges
- Bengey
- Bengie
- Bengio
- Bengle
- Bengles
- Bengley
- Bengo
- Bengoa
- Bengre
- Bengree
- Bengrey
- Bengs
- Bengu
- Bengue
- Benidge
- Benji
- Benke
- Benne
- Bennes
- Bense
- Beyne
- Beynes
- Bienge
- Binge
- Binji
- Binjie
- Boiangiu
- Bonage
- Bonegio
- Bonge
- Bongi
- Bonja
- Bonnage
- Bonynge
- Bunage
- Bunge
- Bunidge
- Bunnage
- Bynge
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.