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Band - Baran

Most Comon Surname in this Range: Banks

Banks was originally developed as a topographical surname used to describe clans living on river banks or a hillside. The name was first seen in Middle English cultures, and the current spelling dates back to the 16th century. Variations on the spelling of the surname include Bankes, Bank and Banke. The "S" was added after its origins, perhaps indicating a plural of the original name.

2nd most Common Surname in this Range: Bandy

This rather unusual surname also boasts very early roots in German cultures. A derivative of the name, "Band," may have been used to refer to individuals who made the hoops that went together to form wooden barrels. Variations on the current spelling are on record as early as the 17th century, but the current spelling of the surname wasn't seen until a few short years later.

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