BENNIS
Bennis
Bennis is a British surname of Norman French origin, believed to have been introduced to England during the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name is thought to derive from the Old French personal name "Benoit", meaning "blessed" or "good". Over time, this personal name evolved into the surname Bennis, and variations such as Benis, Benys, and Bennis have been recorded in historical documents.
The Bennis surname is most commonly found in England, particularly in areas with a strong historical connection to Norman influence, such as the southern counties of Kent, Sussex, and Hampshire. Individuals bearing the surname Bennis have been involved in a variety of occupations throughout history, with records indicating instances of Bennis individuals working as farmers, tradesmen, and professionals.
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The Bennis surname has a rich history tied to the Norman conquest of England and continues to be preserved by descendants of those early bearers of the name. Today, individuals with the surname Bennis can be found worldwide, with variations in spelling reflecting local linguistic influences.
There are approximately 145 people named Bennis in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Bennis.
Religion of origin: Muslim
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Abdel
- Anthony
- Brian
- Christopher
- Daniel
- Gary
- James
- John
- Jonathan
- Nabil
- Norman
- Samuel
- Stephen
- Timothy
- William
Female
- Alexandra
- Andrea
- Anita
- Aziza
- Betty
- Hafida
- Hilda
- Jackie
- Joanne
- Khadija
- Rebecca
- Rita
- Sandra
- Susan
- Valerie
Similar and related surnames
- Banis
- Beanes
- Bani
- Bannish
- Beanis
- Bannis
- Banies
- Banni
- Beani
- Bagnis
- Benni
- Bannes
- Bannie
- Banns
- Banys
- Beans
- Beenie
- Begni
- Beines
- Beinnie
- Beins
- Beiny
- Benes
- Beni
- Benie
- Benin
- Benis
- Benish
- Bennes
- Benney
- Bennici
- Bennick
- Bennie
- Bennies
- Bennike
- Bennin
- Bennit
- Benns
- Benny
- Beynes
- Bienias
- Bunnis
- Banias
- Baniss
- Beanish
- Beann
- Benas
- Benet
- Benic
- Benice
- Benini
- Benissa
- Benisz
- Bennai
- Bennatt
- Bennatts
- Benne
- Bennet
- Bennett
- Bennetts
- Bennicke
- Bennitt
- Benos
- Benus
- Beny
- Benz
- Bagni
- Beeny
- Bence
- Benzie
- Bines
- Bonas
- Boness
- Bowness
- Bowns
- Bunce
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