Explore the Family Name Bann
The meaning of Bann
1. German: from Middle High German ban ‘area (of fields or woods) banned from agricultural or other use’, hence probably a topographic name for someone who lived by such a reserve. See also Banwart. 2. English (Cheshire): probably from an unrecorded Middle English personal name Banne (Old English Banna, of uncertain meaning). Compare Banning; or from Old French bane, banne ‘hamper, pannier; tip-cart’.
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How common is the last name Bann in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bann has seen a decline in prevalence over the past decade. Ranked 37,728th in popularity in 2000, by 2010 it had dropped to 41,886th, marking an 11.02% decrease. The actual count of individuals bearing the surname also fell from 554 to 519 during this period, indicating a 6.32% reduction. This trend is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which dropped from 0.21 to 0.18, representing a 14.29% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,728 | #41,886 | -11.02% |
| Count | 554 | 519 | -6.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.18 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bann
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals shifts among those with the surname Bann between 2000 and 2010. Notably, there was an increase of 83.69% in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 3.25% to 5.97%. Those identifying as Hispanic also rose, from 2.71% to 4.24%, a boost of 56.46%. The category of American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a modest increase of 22.22% from 1.26% to 1.54%. However, those reporting multiple ethnic identities decreased by 29.03%, with a negligible change in those identifying as Black. There was a slight decrease of 4.64% in those identifying as White, from 84.66% to 80.73%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.66% | 80.73% | -4.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.25% | 5.97% | 83.69% |
| Black | 5.96% | 5.97% | 0.17% |
| Hispanic | 2.71% | 4.24% | 56.46% |
| Two or More Races | 2.17% | 1.54% | -29.03% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.26% | 1.54% | 22.22% |