About Banke
The surname Banke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "banke," meaning "bench" or "counter." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as a banker or moneylender, or it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a bench or counter. The surname Banke is relatively rare and can be found in various parts of Germany.
The surname Banke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Banke 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 Banke is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Banke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Banke using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.