Explore the Family Name Banwell
The meaning of Banwell
1. English (Somerset): habitational name from Banwell in Somerset, named from Old English bana ‘killer’ + wella ‘stream, spring’. 2. English: habitational name from Banwell Farm in North Mundham, Sussex. 3. Irish (of Norman origin): variant of Banville or Banfield.
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How common is the last name Banwell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Banwell has increased slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Banwell was ranked 74,675th in terms of popularity among surnames in the United States, and by 2010, it had climbed to the 73,005th spot, reflecting a change of 2.24%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also rose from 241 in 2000 to 266 in 2010, marking an increase of 10.37%. However, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09 both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #73,005 | 2.24% |
| Count | 241 | 266 | 10.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Banwell
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the individuals with the surname Banwell were predominantly White in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage of White individuals bearing this surname slightly increased from 95.02% in 2000 to 95.49% in 2010. In 2000, a small fraction of 2.90% of individuals identified as Hispanic, but this number fell to zero by 2010. No individuals with the Banwell surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either of these census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.02% | 95.49% | 0.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |