UK surname
A Romanian surname meaning "good" or "well".
In the 1881 census there were 33 people recorded with the Bine surname, ranking it #28,965 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 4, ranked #38,419, down from #28,965 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Gateshead, Lambeth and Darfield. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Bine is 122 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 87.9%.
1881 census count
33
Ranked #28,965
Modern count
4
2016, ranked #38,419
Peak year
1861
122 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Bine surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Bine surname density by area, 1861 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 48 | #24,615 |
| 1861 | historical | 122 | #18,036 |
| 1881 | historical | 33 | #28,965 |
| 1891 | historical | 41 | #31,095 |
| 1901 | historical | 61 | #27,379 |
| 1911 | historical | 6 | #33,255 |
| 1997 | modern | 6 | #37,704 |
| 1998 | modern | 4 | #38,082 |
| 1999 | modern | 2 | #38,551 |
| 2000 | modern | 2 | #38,472 |
| 2001 | modern | 3 | #38,091 |
| 2002 | modern | 3 | #38,152 |
| 2003 | modern | 3 | #38,198 |
| 2004 | modern | 5 | #37,830 |
| 2005 | modern | 5 | #37,885 |
| 2006 | modern | 4 | #38,130 |
| 2007 | modern | 5 | #38,004 |
| 2008 | modern | 5 | #38,027 |
| 2009 | modern | 7 | #37,816 |
| 2010 | modern | 9 | #37,654 |
| 2011 | modern | 6 | #38,016 |
| 2012 | modern | 5 | #38,167 |
| 2013 | modern | 5 | #38,195 |
| 2014 | modern | 7 | #37,929 |
| 2015 | modern | 5 | #38,221 |
| 2016 | modern | 4 | #38,419 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Gateshead, Lambeth, Darfield, Sheffield and Mansfield. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gateshead | Durham |
| 2 | Lambeth | London (South Districts) |
| 3 | Darfield | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| 4 | Sheffield | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| 5 | Mansfield | Nottinghamshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Bine surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Bine, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Bine surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Bine household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Bine is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Bine is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Bine, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname BINE has its origins in England and dates back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "bine," which referred to a climbing plant or vine. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational name for someone who cultivated or worked with vines.
The earliest recorded instance of the name BINE can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1273, where it appears as "Wyllam le Byne." This document was a census-like record that listed landowners and their holdings in various counties of England.
Throughout the centuries, the name BINE has been associated with several notable individuals. One of the earliest was John Bine, a merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol, who lived in the late 14th century. He is mentioned in various records from the time, including the borough's archives.
In the 16th century, Thomas Bine (1536-1601) was a prominent English clergyman and author. He served as the Archdeacon of Coventry and wrote several works on religious topics, including a book titled "The Soveraigne Power of Parliaments and Kingdomes."
During the 17th century, Richard Bine (1608-1688) was a notable English lawyer and politician. He served as a member of Parliament and was appointed to the position of Recorder of London, which was a legal and judicial role within the city.
In the 19th century, John Bine (1793-1857) was a British architect who designed several churches and other buildings in the Gothic Revival style. Some of his notable works include St. Peter's Church in Wolverhampton and St. Paul's Church in Birmingham.
Another individual with the surname BINE who left a mark on history was William Bine (1846-1923), a British engineer and inventor. He is credited with developing several improvements to steam engines and other industrial machinery during the Industrial Revolution.
While the name BINE may have originated as an occupational name related to vines or climbing plants, it has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout history, including merchants, clergymen, lawyers, architects, and engineers.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Bine surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Sussex leads with 6 Bines recorded in 1881 and an index of 11.06x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Sussex | 6 | 11.06x |
| Cheshire | 5 | 7.04x |
| Kent | 4 | 3.65x |
| Lancashire | 4 | 1.05x |
| Middlesex | 4 | 1.24x |
| Hampshire | 2 | 3.03x |
| Midlothian | 2 | 4.64x |
| Argyllshire | 1 | 11.17x |
| Clackmannanshire | 1 | 37.59x |
| Essex | 1 | 1.58x |
| Gloucestershire | 1 | 1.59x |
| Leicestershire | 1 | 2.80x |
| Suffolk | 1 | 2.55x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Dukinfield in Cheshire leads with 5 Bines recorded in 1881 and an index of 152.44x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Dukinfield | 5 | 152.44x |
| Dalton In Furness | 4 | 272.11x |
| Mayfield | 4 | 1250.00x |
| Edinburgh St Cuthberts | 2 | 11.53x |
| Greenwich | 2 | 39.06x |
| Petersfield | 2 | 1111.11x |
| Alloa | 1 | 77.52x |
| Bowmore | 1 | 476.19x |
| Brighton | 1 | 9.14x |
| Bristol St James St Paul | 1 | 47.62x |
| Lambourne | 1 | 1111.11x |
| Leicester St Mary | 1 | 34.72x |
| Littlehampton | 1 | 232.56x |
| Sandwich St Peter | 1 | 833.33x |
| Sevenoaks | 1 | 112.36x |
| Shoreditch London | 1 | 7.17x |
| St George Bloomsbury | 1 | 54.05x |
| St Marylebone London | 1 | 5.82x |
| Tottenham | 1 | 19.53x |
| Wenhaston | 1 | 1000.00x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Bine surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Bine surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Bine households.
FAQ
In 1881, 33 people were recorded with the Bine surname. That placed it at #28,965 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 4 in 2016. That gives Bine a modern rank of #38,419.
A Romanian surname meaning "good" or "well".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Bine bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.