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

Binet, 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 Binet surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Binet in America

Binet is the 69170th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Binet surname appeared 284 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 Binet.

We can also compare 2010 data for Binet 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 Binet

The surname Binet originated in France during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "binet," which means "little bin" or "small container." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who made or sold small bins or containers.

The earliest recorded instances of the Binet surname date back to the 12th century in various regions of northern France, particularly in Normandy and Picardy. It is likely that the name was initially an occupational surname given to individuals involved in the production or trade of small containers.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Binet surname was Raoul Binet, mentioned in the cartulary of the Abbey of Saint-Bertin in Saint-Omer, Pas-de-Calais, in the year 1186. This ancient document provides valuable insight into the early use and distribution of the name.

In the 13th century, the Binet surname appeared in the Trésor des Chartes, a collection of royal charters and other important documents from the French monarchy. This record includes references to individuals such as Guillot Binet, a resident of Amiens in 1283, and Jean Binet, a landowner in Normandy in 1295.

During the Renaissance period, the Binet surname gained prominence with the renowned French philosopher and mathematician, Jacques Binet (1586-1655). He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the study of infinite series and the development of the binomial theorem.

Another notable bearer of the Binet surname was Alfred Binet (1857-1911), a French psychologist and the inventor of the first practical intelligence test, now known as the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale. His pioneering work in the field of psychology and the study of human intelligence had a profound impact on the understanding of cognitive abilities.

In the literary realm, René Binet (1913-1957) was a French writer and poet who gained recognition for his works exploring themes of existentialism and the human condition. His notable works include "Vent des Étangs" and "Poussière de Mer."

Throughout history, the Binet surname has been associated with various professions and fields, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of individuals bearing this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Binet

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

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

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