Banas

The surname Banas is of Polish origin, believed to have migrated to the UK during various periods of Polish emigration. It is thought to be a toponymic surname, likely derived from the village of Banas in southern Poland.

The name Banas is relatively rare in the United Kingdom, with only a small number of individuals bearing this surname. Those with the surname Banas may have ancestors who were part of the Polish community that settled in the UK, particularly following periods of political upheaval in Poland.

As with many surnames of foreign origin, the pronunciation and spelling of Banas may have been anglicised over time to better fit the English language. Despite its rarity, the surname Banas carries with it a rich history of migration, cultural exchange, and the resilience of immigrant communities in Britain.

There are approximately 173 people named Banas in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Banas.

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrzej
  • Damian
  • Grzegorz
  • Krzysztof
  • Lukasz
  • Marcin
  • Mariusz
  • Michal
  • Pawel
  • Tomasz
  • Wojciech

Female

  • Agnieszka
  • Anna
  • Barbara
  • Beata
  • Ewelina
  • Jan
  • Katarzyna
  • Malgorzata
  • Monika
  • Olga

Similar and related surnames

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