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

Binkley, 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 Binkley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Binkley in America

Binkley is the 4912th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Binkley surname appeared 7,159 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Binkley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Binkley 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 Binkley

The surname Binkley has its origins in England, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the late 12th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "bincan," meaning "to bend or bow," possibly referring to a person's occupation or physical characteristic. The name may also be related to the Old English word "binca," meaning "a bench or seat."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Binkley can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Nottinghamshire from 1195, where a person named Robert Binkley is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already in use in the East Midlands region of England during this period.

In the 13th century, the name appears in various forms, such as Bingeley, Bingley, and Bynkeley, reflecting the variations in spelling that were common during that time. One notable example is John de Bingeley, who is recorded as a landowner in Yorkshire in 1273.

The Binkley surname is also associated with several place names in England, such as Bingley in West Yorkshire and Bingfield in Northamptonshire. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

Among the notable historical figures with the surname Binkley are:

1. John Binkley (c. 1580-1654), an English Puritan minister who emigrated to Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1639 and served as a minister in several towns, including Boston and Newbury.

2. Samuel Binkley (1763-1835), an American Revolutionary War soldier and early settler in Ohio, who established the town of Binkletown (now part of Circleville) in 1810.

3. Robert Cedric Binkley (1897-1936), an American historian and professor at Stanford University, known for his work on realism in international relations and the study of Western diplomacy.

4. Edward Binkley (1592-1670), an English Puritan minister who served as a chaplain during the English Civil War and later emigrated to Massachusetts Bay Colony.

5. William Binkley (1827-1897), an American politician and lawyer who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Maryland's 6th congressional district from 1879 to 1883.

The Binkley surname has a rich history, with its roots stretching back to medieval England and its variations reflecting the linguistic and geographical influences of different regions over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Binkley

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

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

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