GUINEA
Guinea
The surname Guinea is of English origin and can be traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to be an occupational surname derived from the word "guinea," which in historical terms referred to a gold coin that was minted in the Kingdom of England between 1663 and 1813.
The surname Guinea may have been given to individuals who worked with or traded in guineas, or it could have been a nickname for someone who was wealthy or valuable, much like the gold coin itself.
Over time, the surname Guinea has been passed down through generations, and individuals bearing this surname can be found across various regions of the United Kingdom and beyond.
As with many surnames, variations in spelling and pronunciation may exist, including Guiney and Gwinea. Despite these variations, the name Guinea remains a distinctive marker of familial heritage and identity within the British Isles.
There are approximately 136 people named Guinea in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Guinea.
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