Explore the Family Name Banish
The meaning of Banish
Americanized form of Polish Banach or Banaś (see Banas).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Banish in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Banish saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 51,024th most common name in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to 53,802nd place, representing a change of -5.44%. However, the actual number of individuals bearing this surname remained steady at 384 during both census years. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also slightly decreased from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010, marking a change of -7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,024 | #53,802 | -5.44% |
| Count | 384 | 384 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Banish
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Banish, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly of White ethnicity. In 2000, 95.05% of individuals with this surname identified as White and this percentage increased slightly to 96.61% in 2010. The representation of those identifying as two or more races decreased from 3.39% in 2000 to 1.82% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic remained stable at 1.56%. There were no reported instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.05% | 96.61% | 1.64% |
| Two or More Races | 3.39% | 1.82% | -46.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 1.56% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |