Explore the Family Name Banis
The meaning of Banis
1. Greek: status name from Turkish bani ‘founder’, from Arabic bāni. 2. Altered form of Lithuanian Banys: from a vernacular form of the personal name Benediktas, Latin Benedictus (see Benedict). 3. Dutch: habitational name from the farm name De Banis in Overijssel.
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How common is the last name Banis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Banis experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, "Banis" was ranked 40,690th among all surnames, with a total of 506 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 47,006 with only 452 people having the surname, marking a decrease of 15.52% and 10.67% respectively. The proportion of individuals with this name per 100,000 also decreased by 21.05% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,690 | #47,006 | -15.52% |
| Count | 506 | 452 | -10.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.15 | -21.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Banis
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals various changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Banis from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, a significant majority (74.70%) identified as White, which slightly decreased to 73.89% by 2010. However, there were increases in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic categories, with the former increasing from 7.71% to 8.85%, and the latter from 3.16% to 4.65%. Meanwhile, those identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase of 53%, going up from 2.17% in 2000 to 3.32% in 2010. Conversely, the percentage of Black individuals decreased from 12.25% to 9.29%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained unchanged, with no individuals identifying under this ethnicity during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.7% | 73.89% | -1.08% |
| Black | 12.25% | 9.29% | -24.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.71% | 8.85% | 14.79% |
| Hispanic | 3.16% | 4.65% | 47.15% |
| Two or More Races | 2.17% | 3.32% | 53% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |