Bainey

Bainey Meaning & Origin

About Bainey
The surname Bainey is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "ban" meaning "white" or "fair." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with fair or light-colored hair or complexion. The name may also have been used to describe someone who lived near a place with a white or light-colored feature, such as a hill or a stream. Over time, the surname Bainey has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Bainey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Bainey: 118
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 141,140
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bainey based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Bainey is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EY1 N IY0
🌐 IPA
/bainey*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bainey in Braille

Here's how to represent Bainey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Bainey in braille

How to sign the name Bainey using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Bainey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Bainey in sign language

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