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

Bines, 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 Bines surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bines in America

Bines is the 35096th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bines surname appeared 642 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 Bines.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bines 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 Bines

The surname BINES is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. One theory suggests that it derived from the Old English word "byne," which referred to a bundle or sheaf of grain. This potentially links the name to occupations or locations associated with agriculture or farming.

Another possibility is that BINES is a locational surname, originating from a place name such as Bynes or Bines. Many surnames were derived from the names of towns, villages, or landmarks where the original bearers resided. Unfortunately, no records have been found to confirm the existence of a specific place called Bynes or Bines.

The earliest known records of the BINES surname date back to the 13th century. In the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire (1273), there is a reference to a person named William Byne. Similarly, the Subsidy Rolls of Suffolk (1327) mention a John Byne. These early spellings, such as Byne, Bine, and Bynes, were likely variations of the modern BINES surname.

One notable figure in history with the BINES surname was Sir Robert Bines (c. 1490-1554), a member of the English gentry from Berkshire. He served as a Member of Parliament and held various positions under King Henry VIII and King Edward VI.

Another individual of historical significance was Richard Bines (1569-1621), an English Church of England clergyman and author. He served as the Rector of Boxwell in Gloucestershire and wrote several theological works, including "The Spirituall Guide" and "The Sion's Praises."

In the 17th century, Thomas Bines (1608-1672) was a prominent English mathematician and surveyor. He worked on several major engineering projects, including the drainage of the Great Level of the Fens, a vast wetland area in eastern England.

During the 18th century, James Bines (1738-1810) was a renowned English portrait painter. He studied under renowned artists such as Joshua Reynolds and became a respected member of the Royal Academy of Arts.

Lastly, Edward Bines (1792-1857) was a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars and the War of 1812. He achieved the rank of Admiral and was awarded several honors for his distinguished service.

While the exact origin of the BINES surname remains uncertain, it has a long and varied history in England, with notable bearers making contributions in various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bines

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

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 Bines 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 Bines 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 Bines was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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