Bankes

Bankes Meaning & Origin

About Bankes
The surname Bankes is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "banke," meaning a bank or hillside. It was originally a topographic name given to someone who lived near a bank or hill. Over time, the surname Bankes became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bankes: 929
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26,282
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.31

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNKS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B05202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 NG K S
🌐 IPA
/bæŋks/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B522

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bankes in Braille

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

The name Bankes in braille

How to sign the name Bankes using Sign Language

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

The name Bankes in sign language

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