TheNameDBBanister
OccupationalMeaning
A person who made or installed banisters, or a variant of the occupational name for a basket maker.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'banister' (a railing or support structure) or possibly from 'banastre' (a basket), indicating an occupational surname. The name may refer to a craftsperson involved in woodworking or basket making.
About the Banister Surname
An occupational surname derived from either the word for railing or basket, indicating a craftsperson. The name has been documented in English records since medieval times.
Distribution
Found in England and English-speaking countries.
Notable Bearers
John Banister (anatomist), various historical figures