Banning

Banning Meaning & Origin

About Banning
The surname Banning is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Bana," meaning "slayer" or "killer." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was fierce or aggressive in nature. Over time, the name evolved into Banning, and individuals with this surname are likely to have ancestors who were known for their strength or prowess in battle.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Banning: 3,440
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,458
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.17

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNNK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B05052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 N IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/ˈbænɪŋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B552

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Banning in Braille

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

The name Banning in braille

How to sign the name Banning using Sign Language

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

The name Banning in sign language

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