Younger is an English and Scottish surname, originating from Fife and Clackmannanshire in Scotland and the Scottish/English Border, meaning the second son in a family. It is also common in Northumberland. It is also commonly an anglicized variant of the German surname “Junker” in North America.
The following people bear the surname:
*Members of the Younger family of the
James-Younger Gang
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Bob Younger
Robert Ewing Younger (October 29, 1853 – September 16, 1889) was an American criminal and outlaw, the younger brother of Cole Younger, Cole, Jim Younger, Jim and John Younger. He was a member of the James–Younger Gang.
Life
Born in Missou ...
(1853–1889), American outlaw, son of Henry Washington
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Cole Younger
Thomas Coleman Younger (January 15, 1844 – March 21, 1916) was an American Confederate guerrilla during the American Civil War and later an outlaw leader with the James–Younger Gang. He was the elder brother of Jim, John and Bob Younge ...
(1844–1916), American guerrilla and outlaw, son of Henry Washington
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Henry Washington Younger (1810–1862), businessman, father
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Jim Younger
James Hardin Younger (January 15, 1848 – October 19, 1902) was a notable American outlaw and member of the James–Younger Gang. He was the brother of Cole, John and Bob Younger
Life
Born in Missouri on January 15, 1848. Jim Younger wa ...
(1848–1902), American outlaw, son of Henry Washington
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John Younger (1851–1874), American outlaw, son of Henry Washington
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A. P. Younger (1890–1931), American screenwriter
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David Reginald Younger (1871–1900) Scottish soldier, Victoria Cross recipient
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Drake Younger
Drake may refer to:
Animals
* A male duck
People and fictional characters
* Drake (surname), a list of people and fictional characters with the family name
* Drake (given name), a list of people and fictional characters with the given name ...
(born 1984), ring name of American retired professional wrestler and current referee Drake Wuertz
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Edward Younger, 3rd Viscount Younger of Leckie
Edward George Younger, 3rd Viscount Younger of Leckie (21 November 1906 – 25 June 1997) was a Scottish nobleman.Charles Mosley, editor, ''Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage'', 107th edition (2003), volume 2, page 1554.
Family background
Lo ...
(1906–1997), Scottish peer
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Elizabeth Younger
Elizabeth Younger whose married name was Elizabeth Finch (2 September 1699 – 24 November 1762), was an actress and dancer.
Her sister was the singer and actress Margaret Bicknell.''Younger arried name Finch Elizabeth (1699–1762), actress and ...
(1699–1762), English actress and dancer
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Evelle J. Younger (1918–1989), American politician
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George Younger, 1st Viscount Younger of Leckie (1851–1929)
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George Younger, 4th Viscount Younger of Leckie
George Kenneth Hotson Younger, 4th Viscount Younger of Leckie, Baron Younger of Prestwick, (22 September 1931 – 26 January 2003), was a British Conservative Party politician and banker.
Early life and career
Younger's forebear, George Younger ...
(1931–2003), Scottish peer, soldier, politician and banker
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James Younger, 5th Viscount Younger of Leckie
James Edward George Younger, 5th Viscount Younger of Leckie (born 11 November 1955), is an elected hereditary peer who sits on the Conservative benches in the House of Lords.
Early life
James Younger was born on 11 November 1955. His father was ...
(born 1955)
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Jane Younger (1863–1955), Scottish artist
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J. Arthur Younger (1893–1967), American politician
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Paul "Tank" Younger
Paul Lawrence "Tank" Younger (June 25, 1928 – September 15, 2001) was an American professional football player who was a fullback, halfback, and linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) from 1949 through 1958. He played college footba ...
(1928–2001), American football halfback and executive
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Rick Younger (born 1969), American performer
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Robert Younger, Baron Blanesburgh (1861–1946), Scottish law lord
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Tommy Younger
Thomas Younger (10 April 1930 – 13 January 1984) was a Scottish footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Hibernian, Liverpool, Falkirk, Leeds United, Stoke City and the Scotland national team.
Career
Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Younger s ...
(1930-1984), Scottish footballer
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Sam Younger
James Samuel Younger (born 5 October 1951) is a British media and charity manager.
Younger was managing director of the BBC World Service from 1994 to 1998, and chief executive of the British Red Cross from 1999 to 2001. He was the founding cha ...
(born 1951), British executive
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Tony Younger
Anthony Gordon Younger (born April 1, 1980) is an American-Israeli professional basketball coach and former player. He is currently working as assistant coach for Ironi Ness Ziona of the Israeli Premier League. He played college basketball at Spr ...
(born 1980), American-Israeli basketball player in the
Israeli National League
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William L. Younger (1894–1977), American athlete and coach
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William McEwan Younger (1905–1992), Scottish brewer and political activist
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