Benney Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Benney Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Benney family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 18
Female Servant 14
Independent 10
Male Servant 8
Tin Miner 6
Miner 5
Shoe Maker 5
Labourer 4
Bargeman 4
Farmer 4
Tailor 3
Carpenter 3
Dress Maker 3
Miller 2
Silk Weaver 2
Copper Miner 2
Mason 2
Milliner 2
Stay Maker 2
Gardener 2
Cotton Weaver 2
Army 2
Bonnet Maker 2
Pupil 2
Beer Seller 1

Benney Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Bonney 83% 6,183
2 Bunney 83% 5,071
3 Benney 100% 3,855
4 Benny 83% 3,475
5 Bonny 67% 3,334
6 Binney 83% 2,966
7 Beeney 83% 1,448
8 Bunny 67% 1,269
9 Beney 83% 1,012
10 Beny 67% 574
11 Binny 67% 432
12 Beeny 67% 421
13 Banney 83% 226

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The surname Benney is the 3rd most popular variant of Bonney.

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