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

Banta, 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 Banta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Banta in America

Banta is the 5829th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Banta surname appeared 5,931 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Banta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Banta 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 Banta

The surname Banta has its origins in Italy, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "banta," which means "to proclaim" or "to announce." Initially, the name was likely given as a nickname to town criers or heralds responsible for making public announcements.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Banta name can be found in the historic city of Florence, where a certain Giovanni Banta was listed in a census record from the year 1287. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.

As the Banta family spread across Italy, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as Bante, Bantie, and Bantea. These variations reflect the regional dialects and linguistic influences of different parts of the country.

The Banta name has also been linked to several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest was Pietro Banta, a renowned painter born in Venice in 1472, whose works can still be found in various Italian museums and churches.

In the 16th century, the Banta family gained prominence in the city of Siena, where a branch of the family produced several influential scholars and theologians. One such figure was Giovanni Battista Banta, a renowned Jesuit priest and philosopher who lived from 1550 to 1617.

As the Banta family spread beyond Italy's borders, they left their mark in other parts of Europe as well. In the 17th century, a Dutch merchant named Jan Banta established a successful trading company in Amsterdam, contributing to the city's economic prosperity.

Another notable figure was Maria Banta, a Spanish noblewoman born in 1685, who played a significant role in the court of King Philip V. Her memoirs provide valuable insights into the political and social dynamics of 18th-century Spain.

In the 19th century, the Banta name gained recognition in the field of literature. Giuseppe Banta, an Italian writer and poet born in 1812, was widely acclaimed for his lyrical works and influential literary criticism.

These examples illustrate the rich history and diverse contributions of individuals bearing the Banta surname across various fields and regions throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Banta

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

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

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