Banks

Meaning

Derived from someone who lived near the banks of a river or stream.

Etymology

From the Old English word 'banke' meaning the slope or edge of a watercourse. The surname was given to those whose dwellings were situated along riverbanks or elevated ground near water.

About the Banks Surname

Banks is a common English topographic surname indicating residence near a riverbank or elevated terrain. The name became hereditary during the medieval period when surnames were adopted to distinguish individuals by their geographical location.

Distribution

Primarily found in England, particularly in northern regions, with secondary populations in Scotland and North America.

People with the Banks Surname