TheNameDBBanda
Occupational|DescriptiveMeaning
A person associated with a band, group, or a strip of cloth or material.
Etymology
From the Spanish or Italian word 'banda' meaning band, group, or stripe, originally referring to a military unit or a strip of material. The surname may indicate membership in a band or association with such groups.
About the Banda Surname
A surname derived from the word for band or group, possibly indicating membership in a military or musical ensemble. The name is particularly common in Mexico and other Spanish-speaking regions.
Distribution
Found in Spain, Italy, and Latin American countries.
Notable Bearers
Banda family of Mexican musicians, various historical figures