Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
BANKES
As described in historical dictionaries
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
BANKS, BANKES. Anciently written Atte-bank, A-Bank, &c. The A-Sax. implies a bench, bank, or hillock — a place Avhereou to sit, vhether indoors or out.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English