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

Band, 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 Band surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Band in America

Band is the 33894th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Band surname appeared 671 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 Band.

We can also compare 2010 data for Band 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 Band

The surname BAND has its origins in medieval England, originating in the Anglo-Saxon period (5th to 11th centuries AD). It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "bend," meaning a thin strip or ribbon, potentially referring to a ribbon maker or someone who lived near a bend in a river or road.

In the Domesday Book, a great survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, there are records of individuals bearing the name BAND or similar spellings such as "Bende" or "Bande." These early mentions suggest the name was well-established in various parts of England by the late 11th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BAND surname is found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1195, which mention a Richard Band. Another early example is Richard le Bande, who is listed in the Curia Regis Rolls of Bedfordshire in 1212.

The surname BAND is also connected to various place names in England, such as Band Green in Yorkshire and Band Pool in Worcestershire. These place names may have influenced the adoption or spread of the surname in those regions.

Notable individuals with the surname BAND throughout history include John Band (1586-1648), an English clergyman and author; Cuthbert Band (1630-1716), an English Roman Catholic priest and controversialist; and William Band (1768-1853), an English cricketer who played for Hampshire.

In the 16th century, the BAND surname appeared in the records of the Visitations of Essex, a series of heraldic surveys conducted by officers of the College of Arms. Thomas Band of Essex was listed in the 1558 Visitation.

Another noteworthy figure was Sir Ralph Band (1516-1559), an English lawyer and judge who served as Lord Chief Justice of the Common Pleas under Queen Mary I. He was born in Northamptonshire and played a significant role in the legal system during the Tudor period.

In the 18th century, Robert Band (1720-1767) was a renowned English clockmaker and watchmaker from London, known for his skillful craftsmanship and innovative designs.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Band

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

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

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