Find out how popular the last name Banas is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Banas.

Banas, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Banas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Banas in America

Banas is the 10681st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Banas surname appeared 2,993 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Banas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Banas to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Banas

The surname Banas has its origins in Poland, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Polish word "ban," which means "ruler" or "lord." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with local nobility or those in positions of authority.

In the early days, the name Banas was predominantly found in the regions around Krakow and Lublin in south-eastern Poland. Historical records from the 17th century mention the name being used by families in these areas, indicating their presence and establishment during that time period.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Banas can be found in the Metryka Koronna, a collection of records from the Polish Crown Chancery, dating back to the late 16th century. This suggests that the name had already gained recognition and was in use among the Polish population at that time.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Banas include Jan Banas, a Polish military commander who fought against the Swedish invasion of Poland in the 17th century. Another prominent figure was Józef Banas, a renowned painter and sculptor from the 19th century, known for his works depicting Polish folklore and rural life.

In the 18th century, the name Banas can be found in records from the town of Banasiówka, located in the Lublin region. This place name, derived from the surname, further highlights the presence and influence of the Banas family in that area during that era.

Another noteworthy individual with the surname Banas was Stanisław Banas, a Polish linguist and lexicographer who lived in the early 20th century. His contributions to the study of the Polish language and the development of dictionaries were significant.

As the Banas name spread throughout Poland over the centuries, it also found its way into other regions, including the neighboring countries of Ukraine and Belarus, where variations of the spelling, such as Banach or Banasch, can be found.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Banas

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Banas.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Banas was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Banas has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Banas was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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