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- Bentley - Last Name Meaning & Origin
Bentley
- Used in: 3 countries
Origin: Old English
From Old English Beonetlēah. Originally a Sussex habitational name, the word lēah or lēag meaning field in Old English. Hence, equivalent to bent (“bent-grass”) + -leigh/lea (“meadow, field”); compare Bentham.
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Popularity by Country
Bentley
Rank #814
Frequency
38,714 people (14.35 per 100k)
Ethnic Distribution
White 84% Hispanic 1.61% Black 12.12% Asian/PI 0.43% Native Am. 0.45% Two+ 1.4%
Bentley
Rank #1145
Frequency
0.04% of population
Popularity Over Time (Scotland)
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