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.

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

Typical given names associated with the 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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