Banis

Banis Meaning & Origin

About Banis
The surname Banis is of Greek origin and is derived from the Greek word "banos," meaning "bath" or "bathing." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who worked at or owned a bathhouse. Over time, the surname Banis has likely been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Banis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Banis: 452
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47,006
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Banis based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Banis is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 N IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈbænɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Banis in Braille

Here's how to represent Banis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Banis in braille

How to sign the name Banis using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Banis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Banis in sign language

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