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Banks name meaning
First Name
2k
in the U.S.
since 1880
2k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
106k
in the U.S.
in 2010
106k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Banks mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Banks
User Submitted Origins
English
70%
Scottish
20%
Arabic
10%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from California, U.S., the name Banks means "Family".
- A submission from Tennessee, U.S. says the name Banks means "Ones living near a bank, such as by a river" and is of English origin.
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
Wiktionary
- plural of bank
banks was also found in the following language(s): Danish and Swedish
Notable Persons Named Banks
Notable Persons Named Banks
Banks
Banks is an alternative r&b, trip hop, and indie pop musician. She has been prominent since 2011. Banks was given the name Jillian Rose Banks on June 16th, 1988 in Orange County, California, U.S. Banks is also known as Banks and Jillian Rose.
Banks Violette
Banks Violette is an artist in the fields of sculpture and installation art. Banks was born in Ithaca, New York.
Banks McFadden
Banks was born on February 7th, 1917 in Fort Lawn, South Carolina. He breathed his last breath on June 4th, 2005.
Banks Simpson
Banks was born on November 4th, 1916 in Concord, North Carolina. He left this life on April 30th, 2009.
Banks Setlhodi
Banks Setlhodi is a soccer player for the Kaizer Chiefs F.C. and South Africa national football team. Banks was born on April 12th, 1947 in Randfontein, South Africa.
Banks Gwaxula
Notable Persons With the Last Name Banks
Notable Persons With the Last Name Banks
Elizabeth Banks
Elizabeth Banks is an actress, producer, and director. She has had major accomplishments since 1998. Elizabeth was given the name Elizabeth Irene Mitchell on February 10th, 1974 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, U.S.
Sasha Banks
Sasha was born on January 26th, 1992 in Fairfield, California.
Azealia Banks
Azealia Banks is a hip house musician. She holds the title 212.0. Her ongoing career started in 2008. Azealia was given the name Azealia Amanda Banks on May 31st, 1991 in Manhattan, New York, United States.
Tyra Banks
Tyra Banks is a model. Tyra was given the name Tyra Lynne Banks on December 4th, 1973 in , U.S.
Jonathan Banks
Jonathan Banks is an actor. He was most prominent from 1974 to present. Jonathan was given the name Jonathan Ray Banks on January 31st, 1947 in Washington, D.C., U.S.
Banks
Banks is an alternative r&b, trip hop, and indie pop musician. She has been prominent since 2011. Banks was given the name Jillian Rose Banks on June 16th, 1988 in Orange County, California, U.S. Banks is also known as Banks and Jillian Rose.
- Iain BanksWriter
- Lloyd BanksRapping
- Brian BanksAthlete
- Tony BanksMusician
- Gordon BanksSoccer Player
- Paul BanksMusician
- Johnthan BanksFootball Player
- Ernie BanksBaseball Player
- Sir Joseph BanksScientist
- Robb BanksBeatmaker
- Nathaniel P. BanksGovernor of Massachusetts
- Marcus BanksBasketball Player
- Russell BanksWriter
- Leslie BanksActor
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Banks | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 39.27% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 54.51% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.36% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.43% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.98% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.45% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Banks
People with the last name Banks are most frequently White or African American
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Banks
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