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

Bynes, 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 Bynes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bynes in America

Bynes is the 24702nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bynes surname appeared 1,010 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 Bynes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bynes 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 Bynes

The surname Bynes is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely derived from a place name or occupational term. One possible source is the Old English word "byn," which translates to "bin" or "container," potentially suggesting an association with a profession related to storage or transportation.

In the Domesday Book of 1086, the earliest surviving public record of England, there are entries for places that may have influenced the formation of the surname, such as "Bynham" and "Bynbrook." These place names could have been adopted as surnames by individuals residing in or associated with those locations.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Bynes date back to the 13th century. In the Pipe Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1273, there is a mention of a "William Bynne," while the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275 include a reference to a "John de Bynne."

Variations in spelling were common in medieval times due to inconsistent record-keeping practices. The surname Bynes may have been spelled differently in earlier documents, such as Bynne, Bynnes, or Bynns.

Notable individuals with the surname Bynes throughout history include:

1. Sir John Bynes (c. 1560-1626), an English military officer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Wiltshire.

2. James Bynes (1733-1793), a Scottish mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the fields of navigation and surveying.

3. Elizabeth Bynes (1770-1849), a British author and poet known for her works on education and children's literature.

4. Charles Bynes (1819-1892), an American businessman and philanthropist who founded the Bynes Manufacturing Company in Philadelphia.

5. William Bynes (1885-1945), a Canadian military officer who distinguished himself during World War I and received the Victoria Cross for his bravery.

While the surname Bynes may have evolved from various origins, its enduring presence over centuries reflects its deep-rooted history within the English-speaking world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bynes

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

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

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