UK surname
An English surname likely derived from a place name, possibly a diminutive form of the Welsh place name "Bynnion".
In the 1881 census there were 123 people recorded with the Bynon surname, ranking it #17,506 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 59, ranked #34,401, down from #17,506 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to St Mary Rotherhithe, Merthyr Tydfil and Pennard. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Bynon is 181 in 1851. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 52.0%.
1881 census count
123
Ranked #17,506
Modern count
59
2016, ranked #34,401
Peak year
1851
181 bearers
Map years
4
1851 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Bynon surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Bynon surname density by area, 1881 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 | 181 | #11,256 |
| 1861 | historical | 156 | #14,813 |
| 1881 | historical | 123 | #17,506 |
| 1891 | historical | 109 | #22,701 |
| 1901 | historical | 90 | #24,021 |
| 1911 | historical | 95 | #23,294 |
| 1997 | modern | 79 | #29,672 |
| 1998 | modern | 74 | #30,562 |
| 1999 | modern | 68 | #31,311 |
| 2000 | modern | 69 | #31,273 |
| 2001 | modern | 67 | #31,297 |
| 2002 | modern | 74 | #31,048 |
| 2003 | modern | 73 | #31,186 |
| 2004 | modern | 70 | #31,681 |
| 2005 | modern | 71 | #31,816 |
| 2006 | modern | 71 | #32,147 |
| 2007 | modern | 71 | #32,484 |
| 2008 | modern | 70 | #32,856 |
| 2009 | modern | 68 | #33,341 |
| 2010 | modern | 65 | #33,863 |
| 2011 | modern | 67 | #33,704 |
| 2012 | modern | 64 | #34,028 |
| 2013 | modern | 67 | #33,939 |
| 2014 | modern | 67 | #33,959 |
| 2015 | modern | 61 | #34,284 |
| 2016 | modern | 59 | #34,401 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around St Mary Rotherhithe, Merthyr Tydfil, Pennard, Aberystruth and Swansea. 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 | St Mary Rotherhithe | London (South Districts) |
| 2 | Merthyr Tydfil | Glamorganshire |
| 3 | Pennard | Glamorganshire |
| 4 | Aberystruth | Monmouthshire |
| 5 | Swansea | Glamorganshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Bynon 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 Bynon, 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 Bynon surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Bynon 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, Bynon 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 Bynon is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Bynon, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname BYNON is of Welsh origin, deriving from the Welsh personal name Bynon, itself a form of the Brythonic name Bynawc or Bynawg. This name is thought to have originated from the elements "bin" meaning high or noble, and "awc" meaning a leader or chief.
The BYNON surname first appeared in records in the late 16th century, with early instances found in parish registers and tax rolls from Glamorgan and Monmouthshire in South Wales. Variations in spelling included Bynoon, Bynoone, and Bynowne.
One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was William Bynon, who was listed in the Lay Subsidy Rolls for Glamorgan in 1592. Another early record is that of Roger Bynon, whose son John was baptized in Llanfihangel Crucorney, Monmouthshire, in 1612.
The BYNON surname is particularly associated with the village of Llantrisant in Glamorgan, where it was prominent among landowners and farmers. In the 17th century, the Bynon family held lands in the manor of Llantrisant, and their name appears in various deeds and charters of the period.
A notable figure was David Bynon (c. 1640-1718), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist from Llantrisant, who endowed several charitable causes in the area. His descendants continued to be influential in the local community for generations.
Another significant individual was Evan Bynon (1783-1868), a Baptist minister and author from Merthyr Tydfil, who wrote several religious works and was a prominent figure in the Welsh Baptist community of his time.
In the 19th century, John Bynon (1818-1896) was a successful businessman and industrialist from Aberdare, who owned coal mines and ironworks in the region. He was also active in local politics and served as a Justice of the Peace.
The BYNON surname has also been found in other parts of Wales, as well as in England and other parts of the United Kingdom, though it remains most closely associated with its Welsh origins in Glamorgan and Monmouthshire.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Bynon 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. Glamorgan leads with 30 Bynons recorded in 1881 and an index of 14.36x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Glamorgan | 30 | 14.36x |
| Monmouthshire | 20 | 23.06x |
| Carmarthenshire | 12 | 23.73x |
| Devon | 11 | 4.40x |
| Middlesex | 9 | 0.75x |
| Herefordshire | 8 | 16.26x |
| Lancashire | 7 | 0.49x |
| Kent | 6 | 1.47x |
| Pembrokeshire | 6 | 15.74x |
| Brecknockshire | 4 | 16.67x |
| Cardiganshire | 3 | 10.25x |
| Durham | 3 | 0.84x |
| Shropshire | 2 | 1.93x |
| Denbighshire | 1 | 2.21x |
| Radnorshire | 1 | 10.33x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Aberystruth in Monmouthshire leads with 17 Bynons recorded in 1881 and an index of 222.22x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Aberystruth | 17 | 222.22x |
| Llanrhidian Higher | 8 | 601.50x |
| Roath | 8 | 84.30x |
| Northam | 7 | 384.62x |
| Swansea Town | 7 | 40.86x |
| Deptford St Nicholas | 6 | 184.62x |
| Gelligaer | 6 | 125.79x |
| Kensington London | 5 | 7.50x |
| Llanddarog | 5 | 1388.89x |
| Orleton | 5 | 2083.33x |
| Everton | 4 | 8.81x |
| Llandilo Fawr | 4 | 177.78x |
| Narberth South | 4 | 1428.57x |
| Manchester | 3 | 4.69x |
| Plymouth St Andrew | 3 | 15.59x |
| St Woollos | 3 | 30.99x |
| Tudhoe | 3 | 96.15x |
| Yarpole | 3 | 1200.00x |
| Glasbury | 2 | 625.00x |
| Llanarth | 2 | 243.90x |
| Llangattock | 2 | 102.56x |
| Richards Castle | 2 | 645.16x |
| St Issells | 2 | 246.91x |
| St Marylebone London | 2 | 3.12x |
| Aberystwith | 1 | 39.68x |
| Bethnal Green London | 1 | 1.92x |
| Clyro | 1 | 333.33x |
| Hampstead London | 1 | 5.35x |
| Llandyfeisant | 1 | 1250.00x |
| Llangadock | 1 | 71.94x |
| Llangunnock | 1 | 384.62x |
| St John Near Swansea | 1 | 38.76x |
| Woolfardisworthy | 1 | 277.78x |
| Wrexham Regis | 1 | 29.67x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Bynon 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 Bynon 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 Bynon households.
FAQ
In 1881, 123 people were recorded with the Bynon surname. That placed it at #17,506 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 59 in 2016. That gives Bynon a modern rank of #34,401.
An English surname likely derived from a place name, possibly a diminutive form of the Welsh place name "Bynnion".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Bynon 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.