Bannister
A surname originating as an occupation for a maker of basketsA surname originating as an occupation for a maker of baskets.
US/bˈænəstɚ/
Meaning
4 senses(countable, uncountable)A surname originating as an occupation for a maker of baskets.
A placename:
(countable, uncountable)A locality in the Upper Lachlan council area, south eastern New South Wales, Australia.
(countable, uncountable)An unincorporated community in Elba Township, Gratiot County, Michigan, United States.
(countable, uncountable)An unincorporated community in Camden County, Missouri, United States.
Origin
English surname of Norman origin, from the archaic noun banaste (“basket, wickerwork”); seEnglish surname of Norman origin, from the archaic noun banaste (“basket, wickerwork”); see banne (“wicker basket”). Not related to banister.
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