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

Binner, 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 Binner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Binner in America

Binner is the 45026th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Binner surname appeared 476 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 Binner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Binner 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 Binner

The surname BINNER has its roots in the German language, originating in the 14th century. It was initially found in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony, where the name was derived from the Middle High German word "binner," which referred to a basket maker or weaver.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BINNER can be found in the Nuremberg Chronicle, a world history book published in 1493. This text mentions a Johannes Binner, a prominent craftsman from the city of Nuremberg, who was known for his intricate basket weaving skills.

In the 16th century, the name BINNER began to spread across other parts of Germany and neighboring countries. During this period, it was also associated with certain place names, such as Binnewitz, a village in Saxony, which may have influenced the spelling variations of the surname.

One notable figure bearing the BINNER surname was Hans Binner, a German astronomer born in 1537 in the town of Bautzen. He made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and was among the first to accurately calculate the orbit of comets.

Another prominent individual was Johann Binner, a writer and theologian from Nuremberg, who lived from 1592 to 1668. He authored several religious texts and was known for his efforts in promoting education and literacy among the common people.

In the 18th century, the BINNER name gained recognition through the works of Georg Binner, a German composer and organist born in 1701 in Nuremberg. He composed numerous church cantatas and instrumental pieces, which were widely performed during his lifetime.

As the name spread across Europe, it also found its way to other countries, including France and England. One notable example is William Binner, an English botanist and explorer who lived from 1745 to 1812. He is credited with introducing several exotic plant species to the British Isles after his expeditions to the West Indies and South America.

Throughout its history, the surname BINNER has maintained a strong connection to its German roots and the craft of basket weaving, even as its bearers have made significant contributions in various fields across different regions of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Binner

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

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

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