Explore the Family Name Bankes
The meaning of Bankes
English (Cheshire): variant of Banks 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bankes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bankes has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Bankes was ranked as the 25,076th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to 26,282nd place, marking a 4.81% decrease. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname Bankes barely changed, increasing slightly from 928 in 2000 to 929 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,076 | #26,282 | -4.81% |
| Count | 928 | 929 | 0.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.31 | -8.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bankes
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bankes, information from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of those with this surname identify as White, with percentages standing at 94.50 in 2000 and slightly rising to 94.62 in 2010. The next highest percentage is those identifying as Hispanic, which saw a significant increase from 1.29% in 2000 to 2.26% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black decreased from 2.26% in 2000 to 1.72% in 2010. The percentage of people identifying with two or more races also increased from 0.86% in 2000 to 0.97% in 2010. No data was reported for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.5% | 94.62% | 0.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 2.26% | 75.19% |
| Black | 2.26% | 1.72% | -23.89% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 0.97% | 12.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |