About Banjo
The surname Banjo is of West African origin and is derived from the Yoruba language. It is a patronymic name, meaning it is based on the name of a male ancestor. The name Banjo is commonly found among the Yoruba people of Nigeria and is associated with the musical instrument called the banjo. It is likely that individuals with the surname Banjo have ancestors who were skilled or associated with playing the banjo.
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The surname Banjo is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Banjo based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Banjo in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Banjo using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.