Banz

Banz Meaning & Origin

About Banz
The surname Banz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "banz," meaning "bench" or "counter." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as a carpenter or a furniture maker, specifically specializing in making benches or counters. Over time, the surname Banz may have also been adopted by individuals who lived near or owned a bench or counter, or by those who had some association with such furniture.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Banz: 281
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 69793
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 N Z
🌐 IPA
/banz*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Banz in Braille

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

The name Banz in braille

How to sign the name Banz using Sign Language

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

The name Banz in sign language

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