Bannister

Bannister Meaning & Origin

About Bannister
The surname Bannister is of English origin and is derived from the occupational name for a maker or seller of baskets. It is derived from the Middle English word "banister," which means "basket." The name was likely given to someone who worked with wicker or made baskets for a living. Over time, the surname Bannister has evolved and may also have variations such as Bannester or Banister.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bannister: 8,639
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,105
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.93

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PNSTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B0502306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 N AH0 S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbΓ¦nΙͺstΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PNSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B523

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bannister in Braille

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

The name Bannister in braille

How to sign the name Bannister using Sign Language

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

The name Bannister in sign language

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