BENNER
Benner
Benner is a surname of English origin, commonly found in the southern regions of England. The name is thought to have occupational roots, deriving from the Middle English word "benner," meaning a laborer or servant, often employed in a farm or estate setting.
Notable Individuals
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Sir William Benner (1802-1885) - A prominent Victorian era industrialist and philanthropist known for his contributions to building schools and hospitals in the Midlands.
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Catherine Benner (b. 1965) - An acclaimed British actress known for her versatile roles in stage and screen productions, including several Shakespearean adaptations.
Distribution and Legacy
The Benner surname has a relatively concentrated distribution in England, particularly in counties such as Sussex, Kent, and Hampshire. The name has also been carried across the British Empire through immigration and colonial endeavours.
Variants
Variants of the Benner surname include Benners, Benning, and Binner, each reflecting historical alterations in spelling and pronunciation over the centuries.
References
For further genealogical research and historical insights, scholars often consult parish records, census data, and local histories to trace the lineage and impact of the Benner family throughout British history.
There are approximately 242 people named Benner in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Benner.
Surname type: Occupational name
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
- Alan
- Andrew
- Graham
- John
- Laurent
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Steve
- Walter
Female
- Ann
- Barbara
- Christine
- Janine
- Jeanette
- Judith
- Leisa
- Lisa
- Marion
- Mary
- Paula
- Sally
- Sylvia
Similar and related surnames
- Baner
- Bainer
- Bahner
- Bagner
- Banar
- Banier
- Baners
- Benne
- Banire
- Bannar
- Bannehr
- Banner
- Banners
- Bannier
- Bannner
- Bannor
- Bannur
- Banyer
- Bayner
- Baynor
- Beaner
- Beanor
- Beener
- Beenor
- Begner
- Begnor
- Beiner
- Benari
- Benarr
- Bener
- Benier
- Beniers
- Bennar
- Bennee
- Bennert
- Bennir
- Bennor
- Bennore
- Benyer
- Beuner
- Beynor
- Boegner
- Boehner
- Boener
- Buner
- Bunner
- Bagnor
- Bangher
- Bannert
- Behnert
- Beinars
- Beinert
- Bemner
- Benawra
- Bennard
- Benneh
- Bennel
- Bennet
- Bennur
- Bienert
- Bonner
- Booner
- Bouner
- Bowner
- Buehner
- Buhner
- Binner
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.