Binnes History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
Ireland

The ancestry of the name Binnes dates from the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. It comes from when the family lived in the village and parish of Binns near Great Smeaton in Yorkshire. In medieval times, the name literally meant hollows, and indicated that the bearer lived near a hollow.

Early Origins of the Binnes family

The surname Binnes was first found in Yorkshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times, long before the Norman Conquest in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Binnes family

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Binnes Spelling Variations

Spelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Binnes have been found, including Binns, Bins, Binnes, Binn and others.

Early Notables of the Binnes family

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Migration of the Binnes family to Ireland

Some of the Binnes family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Binnes family

Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Some of the first immigrants to cross the Atlantic and come to North America bore the name Binnes, or a variant listed above: Mary Binns who settled in New England in 1775; Charles Binns in Philadelphia in 1857; Benjamin Pemberton Binns in Philadelphia in 1817; John Bins settled in Philadelphia in 1854..

The Binnes Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Labore et diligentia
Motto Translation: With labor and diligence.