Banister

Banister Meaning & Origin

About Banister
The surname Banister is of English origin and is derived from the occupational name for a maker or seller of baskets. It is derived from the Old French word "banastre," meaning "basket." The name was likely given to someone who worked with or sold baskets, or possibly to someone who lived near a place associated with basket-making. Over time, the surname Banister has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as Bannister or Bannester.

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πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Banister: 3,141
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,260
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Banister 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 Banister is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PNSTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B0502306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 N IH0 S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbΓ¦nΙͺstΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PNSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B523

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Banister in Braille

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

The name Banister in braille

How to sign the name Banister using Sign Language

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

The name Banister in sign language

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