BINNEY
Binney
Binney is a surname of English origin, predominantly found in the United Kingdom. The name is of locational origin, deriving from places named Binney in the counties of Oxfordshire and Berkshire. The etymology of the name is believed to stem from the Old English word "binn," meaning a "manger" or "crib," suggesting that the name may have originally been topographical, referring to someone who lived near or worked with a manger.
The Binney surname has been documented back to the early medieval period in England. Variants of the name have included Bynny and Bynney. The Binney family has historical ties to Oxfordshire, Berkshire, as well as other regions in England.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Binney include David Binney, an American saxophonist and composer, known for his contributions to contemporary jazz music.
The Binney surname continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a connection to its historical roots in England.
Typical given names associated with the Binney surname
Male
- Brian
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Jonathan
- Mark
- Matthew
- Paul
- Ralph
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Anne
- Cb
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jane
- Jean
- Julie
- Karen
- Margaret
- Ruth
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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There are approximately 820 people named Binney in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,612th most common surname in Britain. Around 13 in a million people in Britain are named Binney.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Famous people named Binney
- James Binney - Astronomer
- Hugh Binney - Royal Navy admiral and Governor of Tasmania (1883 to 1953)
- Fred Binney - Football player
- Marcus Binney - Architectural historian
- Ralph Douglas Binney - Royal navy captain (1888 to 1)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.