About Bannerman
The surname Bannerman is of Scottish origin and is derived from the occupation of a banner bearer. In medieval times, a banner was a flag or standard carried by a knight or nobleman during battles or tournaments. The Bannerman surname was given to individuals who held this important role, carrying and displaying the banner of their lord or clan. Over time, the name Bannerman became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations, and is now a relatively uncommon surname.
The surname Bannerman is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bannerman 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 Bannerman in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Bannerman using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.