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

Bano, 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 Bano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bano in America

Bano is the 23691st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bano surname appeared 1,069 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 Bano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bano 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 Bano

The surname BANO has its origins in Spain, with records dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "baño," which means "bath" or "bathing." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who worked in bathhouses or lived near such establishments.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BANO surname can be found in the municipal archives of Seville, where a certain Juan Bano was mentioned in a document from 1492. This coincides with the time when Spain was undergoing significant historical events, including the conquest of Granada and the expulsion of Jews and Muslims from the country.

In the 16th century, the BANO surname appeared in various regions of Spain, particularly in Andalusia and Castile. It is possible that the name may have connections to the Arabic-influenced culture and architecture of these areas, where public baths and bathhouses were common features.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the BANO surname spread to other parts of Europe, including Italy and France. In Italy, one notable bearer of the name was Francesco Bano (1592-1668), a renowned painter and architect from Naples who was known for his works in churches and palaces.

In the 19th century, the BANO surname gained prominence in the Americas, particularly in Mexico and parts of the United States. One notable figure was José María Bano (1805-1878), a Mexican politician and military officer who played a role in the Mexican-American War.

Another historical figure with the BANO surname was Juan Bano y Cañizares (1642-1711), a Spanish writer and dramatist who was known for his plays and literary works during the Golden Age of Spanish literature.

It is worth noting that variations of the BANO surname, such as Banos and Bañuelos, also exist, reflecting the influence of local dialects and regional variations in spelling.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bano

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

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

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