BENGER
Benger
Benger is a surname of English origin, primarily found in the United Kingdom. The name is of toponymic origin, derived from the Old English word "ben", meaning "bent grass", and the suffix "-ger", suggesting a person or inhabitant of a particular place. This indicates that the surname Benger likely originated as a name for someone who lived near a field or area where bent grass grew abundantly.
The first recorded instance of the surname Benger dates back to the early 14th century, in the county of Somerset, England. Over the centuries, the name has spread to different regions of the UK and beyond, with families bearing the Benger surname found in various parts of the world due to migration and settlement.
Notable individuals with the surname Benger include the English poet and playwright Letitia Elizabeth Landon, who wrote under the pseudonym L.E.L. Her connections to the Benger family stemmed from her mother, Frances Benger. Letitia Landon was a prominent literary figure in the early 19th century, known for her romantic poetry and prose.
The Benger surname carries with it a rich history and heritage, reflecting the diverse tapestry of British surnames and their origins. Today, individuals with the surname Benger can be found across the UK, contributing to the cultural and historical legacy associated with this distinctive family name.
There are approximately 523 people named Benger in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Benger.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Brian
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- John
- Jonathan
- Mark
- Martyn
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
- Stuart
Female
- Caroline
- Christine
- Edna
- Elizabeth
- Gemma
- Helen
- Jennifer
- Karen
- Natasha
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Tina
Similar and related surnames
- Bainger
- Bangar
- Bangara
- Bangard
- Bangari
- Bangaroo
- Bangaru
- Banger
- Bangera
- Bangers
- Banghard
- Bangor
- Bangoura
- Bangur
- Bangura
- Beange
- Begner
- Bendinger
- Bener
- Beng
- Bengard
- Bengaugh
- Benge
- Bengel
- Bengers
- Benges
- Bengle
- Bengre
- Bengree
- Bengrey
- Bengry
- Benjer
- Benker
- Benninger
- Benser
- Bensinger
- Benzer
- Bienge
- Binger
- Bonger
- Bongers
- Bonjour
- Bonniger
- Buenger
- Bungar
- Bunger
- Bunnager
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.