How common is the Banda surname?

There are approximately 15,000 people with the surname Banda in the United States.

Are there Banda soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 4 soldiers with the Banda surname appear in Civil War records.

Banda

Q: What does the surname Banda mean?

The surname Banda means "A person associated with a band, group, or a strip of cloth or material.". It is of Spanish/Italian origin.

Occupational|Descriptive

Meaning

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 & Frequency

Estimated 15,000 bearers in the United States #908 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in Spain, Italy, and Latin American countries.

Banda Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Banda Surname

Francisco Banda

Quick Facts

Origin: Spanish/Italian
Classification: Occupational|Descriptive
Earliest Record: Medieval Spain and Italy, 13th-14th century
Estimated Bearers: 15,000

War Records

4 soldiers with the Banda surname found in Civil War records.

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