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

Banchs, 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 Banchs surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Banchs in America

Banchs is the 88020th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Banchs surname appeared 211 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 Banchs.

We can also compare 2010 data for Banchs 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 Banchs

The surname BANCHS is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in the Iberian Peninsula. It is derived from the Catalan word "banc," which means "bench" or "bank." This term likely referred to an occupation or location associated with banking or financial activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BANCHS surname can be found in the archives of the Kingdom of Aragon, where a merchant named Pere BANCHS is mentioned in a document dated 1283. This suggests that the name was already established in the region during the 13th century.

In the 14th century, the BANCHS surname appears in various records from the city of Barcelona, indicating that the family had gained prominence in the thriving commercial hub. Notable figures from this era include Guillem BANCHS, a respected banker and diplomat who served as an advisor to King Pedro IV of Aragon in the late 1300s.

As the BANCHS family expanded and members migrated across the Iberian Peninsula, variations in spelling emerged, such as BANCHS, BANCS, and BANCHEZ. These variations reflect the regional dialects and linguistic influences within the Spanish kingdoms.

During the 15th century, the BANCHS surname gained further prominence through the exploits of Joan BANCHS, a renowned navigator and explorer who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493. Joan BANCHS played a crucial role in establishing Spanish settlements in the Caribbean.

Another notable figure was Beatriz BANCHS, a noblewoman born in 1512 in Valencia. She became a prominent figure in the court of King Philip II and was known for her patronage of the arts and literature.

The BANCHS surname also found its way to the Americas during the Spanish colonization period. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of Diego BANCHS, a conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the early 16th century.

Throughout the centuries, the BANCHS surname has been associated with various professions and achievements, including banking, commerce, exploration, and military service. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings, it has left an indelible mark on Spanish and Latin American history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Banchs

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

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

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