Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.
BANNERMAN
As described in historical dictionaries
An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)
A name of office in Scotland borne by the king's standard-bearer.
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
BANNERMAN. As early as the days of Malcolm IV. and William the Lion, the office of king's standard-bearer was hereditary in Scotland, and gave name to the family. The armorial coat refers to the name and office, being " a banner displayed arg. ; on a canton azure, St. Andrew's Cross."
Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
Surname type: Occupational name
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic