Explore the Family Name Banta
The meaning of Banta
West Frisian: probably a habitational name for someone from Bant, in the 17th century an island in Friesland, now a village north of Emmeloord in the Noordoostpolder (see Band 4, compare Banda 5). This surname is no longer found in the Netherlands. History: Epke Jacobs Banta arrived in New Netherland in 1659.
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How common is the last name Banta in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Banta saw a rise in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. Its rank increased from 5994 in 2000 to 5829 in 2010, marking a change of 2.75%. In terms of count, there was a significant increase of 12.12% over the decade, with the number of people bearing the Banta surname growing from 5290 in 2000 to 5931 in 2010. This resulted in a slight increase in the proportion per 100,000 people, from 1.96 in 2000 to 2.01 in 2010, representing a change of 2.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,994 | #5,829 | 2.75% |
| Count | 5,290 | 5,931 | 12.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.96 | 2.01 | 2.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Banta
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Banta, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The most prevalent ethnic identity remained White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 90.59% in 2000 to 87.79% in 2010. The second most common ethnicity in 2010 was Hispanic, which saw a substantial increase of 48.69%, rising from 3.06% in 2000 to 4.55%. Meanwhile, the proportion of people with Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity also rose by 14.13%, while those identifying as Black more than doubled, showing the highest percentage change of 110.84%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category experienced a modest increase of 16.22%. However, the proportion of people identifying with two or more races saw a decrease of -6.44%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.59% | 87.79% | -3.09% |
| Hispanic | 3.06% | 4.55% | 48.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.76% | 3.15% | 14.13% |
| Two or More Races | 2.02% | 1.89% | -6.44% |
| Black | 0.83% | 1.75% | 110.84% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.74% | 0.86% | 16.22% |
Banta ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Banta is British & Irish, which comprises 47.1% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (29.7%) and Eastern European (5.4%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Scandinavian, Spanish & Portuguese, Indigenous American, and Greek & Balkan.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 47.1% |
| French & German | 29.7% |
| Eastern European | 5.4% |
| Other | 17.8% |
Possible origins of the surname Banta
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Banta have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 85.20% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 85.20% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 85.20% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 85.20% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 84.50% |
What Banta haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Banta is R-S25234, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-S25234 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-M405 and R-P312, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Dungan, Van Horn, Buller, Inman, Pierce, Nail, Scheel, Groth, Cass, Diehl.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Banta surname are: M, H1, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343
Your paternal lineage may be linked to King Louis XVI
The rule of France by men of the House of Bourbon began with King Henri IV in 1589 C.E. and continued until the beheading of his direct paternal descendant King Louis XVI in 1793. Several years ago, researchers analyzed a mummified head and a blood-soaked cloth that they believed might belong to the two kings, and concluded that the royal paternal line belonged to haplogroup G. In a more recent study, however, a different set of researchers tested three living men who are direct descendants of the Bourbon kings. Their efforts revealed that the male lineage of the House of Bourbon is actually a branch of haplogroup R-M405.
Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Banta have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Banta" Surname 45.3%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Banta" Surname 20.5%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Banta" Surname 17.2%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Banta" Surname 18.5%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Banta?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Banta are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition