UK surname
A locative surname derived from a place name in India.
In the 1881 census there were 34 people recorded with the Baner surname, ranking it #28,837 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 13, ranked #37,278, down from #28,837 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to St Anne Soho, London parishes and St Leonard Shoreditch. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Baner is 240 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 61.8%.
1881 census count
34
Ranked #28,837
Modern count
13
2016, ranked #37,278
Peak year
1911
240 bearers
Map years
3
1861 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Baner surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Baner surname density by area, 1911 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 62 | #22,232 |
| 1861 | historical | 218 | #11,175 |
| 1881 | historical | 34 | #28,837 |
| 1891 | historical | 214 | #14,214 |
| 1901 | historical | 64 | #27,010 |
| 1911 | historical | 240 | #13,281 |
| 1997 | modern | 7 | #37,533 |
| 1998 | modern | 5 | #37,861 |
| 1999 | modern | 9 | #37,217 |
| 2000 | modern | 9 | #37,119 |
| 2001 | modern | 8 | #37,124 |
| 2002 | modern | 9 | #37,051 |
| 2003 | modern | 10 | #36,964 |
| 2004 | modern | 9 | #37,213 |
| 2005 | modern | 10 | #37,180 |
| 2006 | modern | 10 | #37,224 |
| 2007 | modern | 12 | #37,095 |
| 2008 | modern | 11 | #37,270 |
| 2009 | modern | 8 | #37,689 |
| 2010 | modern | 10 | #37,517 |
| 2011 | modern | 10 | #37,504 |
| 2012 | modern | 9 | #37,614 |
| 2013 | modern | 10 | #37,539 |
| 2014 | modern | 11 | #37,462 |
| 2015 | modern | 11 | #37,467 |
| 2016 | modern | 13 | #37,278 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around St Anne Soho, London parishes, St Leonard Shoreditch and Paddington. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Anne Soho | London (Central Districts) |
| 2 | London parishes | London 1 |
| 3 | St Leonard Shoreditch | London (East Districts) |
| 4 | Paddington | London (West Districts) |
| 5 | London parishes | London 3 |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Baner surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Baner, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Baner surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Baner household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Baner is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Baner is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Baner, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname BANER is believed to have originated in Poland in the late medieval period. The name is derived from the Polish word "baner," which means "banner" or "flag." It is likely that the name was initially given to someone who carried a banner or flag during battles or military campaigns.
One of the earliest known references to the BANER surname can be found in a document from the 16th century, where a nobleman named Jan BANER was mentioned as a commander in the Polish army. Jan BANER (1597-1673) was a renowned military leader who played a crucial role in the Thirty Years' War, fighting for the Swedish side.
Another notable figure with the BANER surname was Stanisław BANER (1536-1603), a Polish nobleman and military commander who served as the Grand Hetman of the Crown during the reign of King Sigismund III Vasa.
In the 17th century, the BANER name was also found in various Polish historical records, including court documents and land registries. One such record mentions a landowner named Maciej BANER, who owned a significant estate in the region of Greater Poland.
The BANER surname has also been associated with several place names in Poland, such as the village of Banerki, located in the Masovian Voivodeship. This village likely derived its name from the BANER family who may have been landowners or residents in the area.
Outside of Poland, the BANER surname has been found in other parts of Europe, particularly in countries with historical ties to the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, such as Lithuania and Ukraine. For instance, a Ukrainian nobleman named Fyodor BANER was mentioned in a 17th-century document as a member of the Cossack military forces.
Throughout history, several other notable individuals have carried the BANER surname, including:
1. Johan BANER (1596-1641), a Swedish Field Marshal and military commander during the Thirty Years' War. 2. Göran BANER (1566-1600), a Swedish military officer and diplomat who served as the Governor of Ingria. 3. Katarzyna BANER (1594-1644), a Polish noblewoman and writer who authored religious works and poetry. 4. Aleksander BANER (1901-1983), a Polish engineer and inventor who patented several industrial processes. 5. Jolanta BANER (born 1968), a Polish actress and film director known for her work in theater and television.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Baner surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 18 Baners recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.43x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 18 | 5.43x |
| Lancashire | 4 | 1.02x |
| Surrey | 4 | 2.48x |
| Essex | 2 | 3.06x |
| Yorkshire | 2 | 0.61x |
| Derbyshire | 1 | 1.93x |
| Hampshire | 1 | 1.47x |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 1.89x |
| Warwickshire | 1 | 1.20x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Shoreditch London in Middlesex leads with 6 Baners recorded in 1881 and an index of 41.75x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Shoreditch London | 6 | 41.75x |
| St Anne Soho London | 6 | 317.46x |
| Liverpool | 4 | 16.74x |
| Newington | 3 | 24.49x |
| St George Bloomsbury | 2 | 105.26x |
| West Ham | 2 | 13.84x |
| Bradford | 1 | 12.58x |
| Chesterfield | 1 | 51.28x |
| Chiswick | 1 | 55.25x |
| Edgbaston | 1 | 38.61x |
| Eston | 1 | 138.89x |
| Horncastle | 1 | 181.82x |
| Islington London | 1 | 3.11x |
| Kensington London | 1 | 5.43x |
| Poplar London | 1 | 15.97x |
| Portsea | 1 | 7.51x |
| Richmond | 1 | 44.25x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Baner surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Baner surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Baner households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 6 |
| General Servant (Domestic) | 2 |
| Actor | 1 |
| Butcher | 1 |
| Cook | 1 |
| Cook Domestic | 1 |
| Domestic Servant | 1 |
| Domestic Servant Under Nurse | 1 |
| Errand Boy | 1 |
| Fish Merchant | 1 |
| Green Grocer | 1 |
| Joiner | 1 |
| Journeyman Baker | 1 |
| Mason | 1 |
| Master Baker | 1 |
| Merchant Shipper | 1 |
| Musical Instrument Maker | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Parlourmaid | 1 |
| Printer | 1 |
| Wife | 1 |
| Woollen Merchants Apprentice (Cloth Dlr) | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 34 people were recorded with the Baner surname. That placed it at #28,837 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 13 in 2016. That gives Baner a modern rank of #37,278.
A locative surname derived from a place name in India.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Baner bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.