EBANKS
Ebanks
Ebanks is a fairly uncommon British surname of West African origin, specifically from the Akan people of Ghana.
Etymology and Origin
The surname Ebanks is derived from the Akan language, with the "E" prefix signifying the person's day of birth, while "banks" referring to the riverbank where the child was born.
History
The first documented recording of the surname Ebanks was in the early 19th century in the British Overseas Territory of the Cayman Islands. It is believed that a Jamaican immigrant of Akan descent brought the name to the Caribbean during the period of the Atlantic slave trade.
The presence of the Ebanks surname remains significant in the Cayman Islands, particularly on Grand Cayman, where several prominent figures in politics, business, and sports bear the surname.
Notable Individuals
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Ormond Ebanks: A Caymanian footballer who represented the Cayman Islands national team.
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Ellio Solomon Ebanks: A prominent businessman in the Cayman Islands known for his contributions to the country's economy.
Variants
Different variants of the Ebanks surname may exist, influenced by regional accents and spelling variations. Some examples include Ebankes and Ebanx.
There are approximately 1,445 people named Ebanks in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,514th most common surname in Britain. Around 22 in a million people in Britain are named Ebanks.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Region of origin: Europe
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Daniel
- David
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Raymond
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Barbara
- Brenda
- Carol
- Dawn
- Denise
- Donna
- Jacqueline
- Julie
- Karen
- Marcia
- Michelle
- Sandra
- Sharon
- Susan