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

Banchero, 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 Banchero surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Banchero in America

Banchero is the 75069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Banchero surname appeared 257 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Banchero.

We can also compare 2010 data for Banchero 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 Banchero

The surname Banchero has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Piedmont. It is derived from the Italian word "banchiere," which means "banker" or "money lender." This suggests that the name likely originated from an occupation or profession related to banking or finance.

The earliest recorded instances of the Banchero surname can be traced back to the 13th century in the city of Turin, where several prominent families were involved in banking and money lending activities. One such family, the Bancheri, is mentioned in historical records from the 1200s as influential financiers and bankers in the region.

During the Middle Ages, the Banchero name appeared in various legal documents, property records, and municipal archives throughout Piedmont. This indicates that the family had established a strong presence and played a significant role in the economic and social fabric of the region.

One notable individual bearing the Banchero surname was Giovanni Banchero, a wealthy merchant and banker who lived in Turin in the late 14th century. He was known for his involvement in international trade and his financial dealings with noble families and the Church.

In the 16th century, the Banchero family expanded their influence beyond Piedmont, with members settling in other parts of Italy, such as Genoa and Milan. During this period, the name was sometimes spelled as "Bancherio" or "Bancherius," reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation common at the time.

Another prominent figure with the Banchero surname was Girolamo Banchero, a lawyer and jurist who lived in Genoa during the 17th century. He was renowned for his expertise in legal matters and served as a judge in the city's court system.

As the Banchero family continued to prosper and spread across Italy, they maintained their strong ties to their banking and financial roots. Several members of the family were involved in the establishment of banks and financial institutions, contributing to the economic growth and development of their respective regions.

While the Banchero surname is most commonly associated with Italy, it has also been found in other parts of Europe, likely due to migration and intermarriage with Italian families. However, the earliest and most significant historical records of the name can be traced back to its origins in the Piedmont region of northern Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Banchero

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

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 Banchero 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 Banchero 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 Banchero was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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