Find out how popular the last name Beaney is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Beaney.

Beaney, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Beaney surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beaney in America

Beaney is the 101737th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beaney surname appeared 177 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Beaney.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beaney to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Beaney

The surname BEANEY is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the county of Kent, particularly in the southeastern part of the region.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the BEANEY surname can be found in the Feet of Fines, a collection of legal records from the 13th and 14th centuries. In these documents, the name appears as 'de Bene' or 'de Benne', suggesting a connection to a particular place or location.

The name BEANEY is thought to be derived from the Old English word 'bene', which means 'bean' or 'bean field'. It is likely that the surname was initially given as a descriptive name to individuals who lived near or worked in areas where beans were cultivated.

In the 16th century, the BEANEY surname is documented in various parish records and tax rolls from Kent. One notable example is John Beaney, born in 1564 in the village of Wingham, Kent. He was a landowner and farmer, and his descendants continued to carry the BEANEY name in the region for generations.

As the BEANEY family spread throughout England, the surname underwent slight variations in spelling, including Beeny, Beeney, and Beaney. This was common during the medieval and early modern periods when standardized spellings were not yet established.

One prominent figure in history who bore the BEANEY surname was Sir John Beaney (1628-1701), a successful merchant and Member of Parliament for the borough of Rochester, Kent, in the late 17th century. He played a significant role in the economic and political affairs of the region during his lifetime.

Another notable BEANEY was Mary Ann Beaney (1797-1885), a British artist and painter known for her watercolor landscapes and floral studies. Her works were exhibited at the Royal Academy and other prestigious galleries in London.

In the 19th century, the BEANEY surname gained recognition through the work of Samuel Beaney (1833-1912), a prominent architect who designed several notable buildings in Kent, including the Beaney Institute in Canterbury, which now houses a museum and library.

The BEANEY family continued to contribute to various fields throughout the 20th century, with individuals such as Sir Alfred Beaney (1901-1987), a distinguished civil engineer who played a crucial role in the construction of the Channel Tunnel project between England and France.

While the BEANEY surname has its origins in Kent, it has since spread to other parts of England and beyond, with families bearing this name found in various parts of the world. However, the name's roots can be traced back to the medieval period in southeastern England, where it was likely derived from the Old English word 'bene', reflecting the agricultural heritage of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beaney

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Beaney.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Beaney was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Beaney has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Beaney was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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