About Bankson
The surname Bankson is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "banc," meaning "bench" or "table," and the suffix "-son," denoting "son of." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Bankson is "son of the bench" or "son of the table." It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who worked as a carpenter or furniture maker, or perhaps someone who lived near a prominent bench or table.
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