About Banta
The surname Banta is of Dutch origin and is derived from the personal name Bant, which itself is derived from the Germanic word "bant," meaning "band" or "belt." It is believed that the surname Banta was originally a nickname for someone who wore a distinctive belt or had a role associated with belts, such as a belt maker or a person responsible for fastening belts. Over time, the surname Banta has evolved and spread to various parts of the world through migration and immigration.
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The surname Banta is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Banta 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 Banta is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Banta in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Banta using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.