Explore the Family Name Banna
The meaning of Banna
1. Bangladeshi and Indian (Rajasthan): Rajput name from Marwari banna, a term used to denote courtiers close to (but not related to) the king. It was originally a caste name of the Mair or Mer tribe of the Rajputana, who eventually acquired Rajput (warrior) status, along with material prosperity, due to their close relationship with royalty. 2. Muslim: from Egyptian Arabic banna ‘bricklayer, mason’. Compare Albanna.
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How common is the last name Banna in the United States?
The surname Banna saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Banna was ranked 71,372nd in terms of frequency, with 255 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the surname had risen to 70,833rd place, boasting an 8.24% increase in count to 276 individuals. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the Banna surname per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #70,833 | 0.76% |
| Count | 255 | 276 | 8.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Banna
Ethnic identity among those bearing the surname Banna also shifted somewhat over the same period, as shown by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage identifying as White increased from 77.65% in 2000 to 83.33% in 2010. Meanwhile, representation of Asian/Pacific Islanders in this group also rose from 3.92% to 5.8%. However, there was a significant decline in individuals reporting two or more races, decreasing from 9.02% to 1.81%. Minor declines were also seen in those identifying as Black (from 7.06% down to 6.88%) and Hispanic (from 2.35% to 2.17%). There were no individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.65% | 83.33% | 7.31% |
| Black | 7.06% | 6.88% | -2.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.92% | 5.8% | 47.96% |
| Hispanic | 2.35% | 2.17% | -7.66% |
| Two or More Races | 9.02% | 1.81% | -79.93% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |