Banger

Origin and Meaning

The surname Banger is of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English word "bana," meaning slayer or killer. The name may have been used as an occupational surname for someone who worked as an executioner or as a nickname for a fierce or aggressive individual.

Distribution and Frequency

The surname Banger is relatively rare in the United Kingdom. It is most commonly found in regions with historical Anglo-Saxon heritage, such as the South East of England.

Notable Individuals

There are few notable individuals with the surname Banger in recorded history, and the name is not widely associated with any particular families or lineages.

Variants

Variants of the name Banger include Bangor, Bangir, and Banter. These variations may have arisen due to changes in pronunciation over time or regional dialectical differences.

There are approximately 479 people named Banger in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Banger.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Arminder
  • Balvinder
  • Davinder
  • Jonathan
  • Mark
  • Mukesh
  • Raj
  • Rajesh
  • Rajinder
  • Sandeep
  • Sanjeev
  • Satinder
  • Surinder
  • Vijay

Female

  • Anita
  • Hardip
  • Jasbinder
  • Manjit
  • Narinder
  • Santosh
  • Sonia
  • Surinder
  • Susan
  • Tina

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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