Explore the Family Name Bankole
The meaning of Bankole
West African (Nigeria): from the Yoruba personal name Bánkó̩lé, from bá mi kó̩ ‘lé ‘build a house with me’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bankole in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bankole has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 88,825th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had risen to 56,073rd. This represents a notable change of approximately 36.87 percent. Furthermore, the actual count of individuals with this surname went up from 194 in 2000 to 365 in 2010, marking an increase of 88.14 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people also grew from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010, showing a growth rate of about 71.43 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,825 | #56,073 | 36.87% |
| Count | 194 | 365 | 88.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.12 | 71.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bankole
The ethnicity associated with the surname Bankole has also seen some changes based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority ethnic identity linked to this surname is Black, comprising 97.42 percent in 2000 and 95.34 percent in 2010. This shows a slight decrease of 2.14 percent over the decade. The census data from 2010 started recording instances of the Bankole surname among those identifying as White and those identifying as two or more races, accounting for 1.92 percent and 1.64 percent respectively. No instances were reported among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 97.42% | 95.34% | -2.14% |
| White | 0% | 1.92% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.64% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |