2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Banchi
A surname of Italian origin meaning "benches" or "money changers' tables."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Banchi. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Banchi surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Banchi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Banchi, the largest self-reported group is White at 58.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (35.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Banchi
The surname "BANCHI" is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the 14th century in the region of Tuscany. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "banco," which means "bench" or "counter." This suggests that the name was likely associated with trades or professions involving banking, moneylending, or commerce.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "BANCHI" appears in the historical records of Florence, dating back to the early 1400s. During this time, the city was a prominent center of banking and finance, and the Banchi family played a significant role in these activities.
In the 15th century, the name "BANCHI" appeared in the historic document "Catasto Fiorentino," a census-like record of Florentine residents and their wealth. This record provides valuable insights into the economic and social status of families bearing this surname during the Renaissance period.
One notable figure with the surname "BANCHI" was Giovanni Banchi (1422-1498), a wealthy Florentine banker and merchant. He was a prominent figure in the city's financial circles and played a crucial role in facilitating trade and commerce across Europe.
Another prominent individual was Andrea Banchi (1536-1612), a renowned Italian lawyer and legal scholar. He authored several influential works on civil law and served as a legal advisor to prominent figures in Renaissance Italy.
During the 16th century, the "BANCHI" name was also associated with the Banchi family from Siena, a wealthy and influential clan involved in the city's banking and mercantile activities. One member, Ambrogio Banchi (1549-1621), gained recognition as a successful merchant and banker in Siena.
The name "BANCHI" can also be traced to the town of Pienza, located in the Tuscan region of Val d'Orcia. Here, the surname was often spelled as "Banchi di Pienza," reflecting the family's roots in this historic town.
Throughout the centuries, the "BANCHI" surname has been carried by various individuals who have contributed to various fields, including finance, law, commerce, and the arts. While the name's origins are closely tied to the banking and mercantile trades in Renaissance Italy, it has since spread across the world, with descendants bearing this surname in various countries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Banchi
Among Census respondents with the surname Banchi, the largest self-reported group is White at 58.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (35.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Banchi bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Banchi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White58.5% · 62
- Hispanic or Latino35.8% · 38
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.8% · 4
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Banchi
Banchi appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-5 bearers (-4.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,992 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.5%) | Down 3,992 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Banchi surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #148,347 | #152,339 | -2.7% |
| Count | 111 | 106 | -4.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Banchi bearers went from 111 to 106 (-4.5% change). The surname moved down 3,992 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #152,339.
FAQ
Banchi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Banchi?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Banchi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Banchi?
Banchi ranks #152,339 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 106 people with the surname Banchi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Banchi.
Has Banchi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Banchi went from 111 recorded bearers to 106. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #148,347 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Banchi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Banchi, the largest self-reported group is White at 58.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (35.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Banchi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 58.5% (62 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Banchi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (58.5%), Hispanic (35.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Banchi (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Banchi mean?
A surname of Italian origin meaning "benches" or "money changers' tables." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Banchi (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Banchi?
See how many people are called Banchi on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.