BEYNON
Beynon
Beynon is a Welsh surname originating from the Old Welsh personal name "Beinon", which means "blessed" or "fortunate". The name is of patronymic origin, indicating that it was originally used to describe the son of someone named Beinon.
The surname Beynon is primarily found in Wales, particularly in regions with strong Welsh heritage such as Powys, Carmarthenshire, and Monmouthshire. The Beynon family have been established in these areas for centuries, and the name has evolved over time with variants such as Bynon and Binnion.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Beynon include academic and author Twm O'r Nant (Thomas Edwards, 1739-1810), known for his plays and religious works in the Welsh language.
Today, the Beynon surname remains relatively rare but continues to be proudly borne by families across Wales and the wider United Kingdom.
There are approximately 3,914 people named Beynon in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,384th most common surname in Britain. Around 60 in a million people in Britain are named Beynon.
Surname type: From name of parent
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Wales
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Welsh
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- Gareth
- James
- John
- Mark
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Ann
- Barbara
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jane
- Jennifer
- Joanna
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Rachel
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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