Description:
BANACCHOR is a Greek surname. The name derives from the word 'banakkhoros' meaning 'dreadful', 'frightening' or 'terrible'. The surname is most commonly found in Greece, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey. The name may also be found in other parts of the world, such as Australia, Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The surname is typically found in areas where there are a high concentration of Banachors (Greeks from the Banachorid dynasty). The Banachorid dynasty was a royal dynasty of Greek origin that ruled the Byzantine Empire from 813 to 843. The dynasty was founded by Staurakios, a nobleman from Thessalonica who rose to prominence during the reign of Emperor Leo V the Armenian. The Banachorid dynasty was a ruling dynasty of Greek origin that ruled the Byzantine Empire from 813 to 843. The dynasty was founded by Staurakios, a nobleman from Thessalonica who rose to prominence during the reign of Emperor Leo V the Armenian. The Banachorid dynasty was a royal dynasty of Greek origin that ruled the Byzantine Empire from 813 to 843. The dynasty was founded by Staurakios, a nobleman from Thessalonica who rose to prominence during the reign of Emperor Leo V the Armenian. Banachor is also a variation of the surname Banacchor.
