BINNS
Binns
Binns is a surname of English origin that is thought to be derived from the Old English personal name "Binning," which means "son of Binn." The name is primarily found in the northern counties of England, especially Yorkshire.
The Binns surname is considered to be of locational origin, denoting a person who hailed from a place named Binns. As with many surnames of English origin, Binns may have also been an occupational surname for someone who worked at or owned a "bin," which could refer to a storage container or a measure of grain.
Individuals bearing the surname Binns can be found throughout English history, in occupations ranging from agriculture to industry. The name has been present in various records, including census records, parish registers, and military records, offering glimpses into the lives and professions of those who bore the Binns surname.
Today, the surname Binns continues to be held by families across the United Kingdom and beyond, testament to the enduring legacy of this venerable English name.
There are approximately 5,891 people named Binns in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,612th most common surname in Britain. Around 90 in a million people in Britain are named Binns.
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
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Alison
- Barbara
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Janet
- Jean
- Karen
- Margaret
- Sarah
- Susan
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