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BANKS The name Banks is derived from the Old English word 'bank,' meaning 'a slope of land.' The surname Banks first appeared in England in the 12th century. The name is most commonly found in the counties of Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Cheshire. The Banks family is one of the oldest and most distinguished families in England. The Banks family is descended from the Anglo-Saxon warrior, Ælfwold, who was the son of a king of Wessex. Ælfwold was a pagan, but he married a Christian woman, and their son, Æthelberht, became the first king of Mercia. The Banks family played a significant role in the development of England. The first Banks family member to settle in America was William Banks, who arrived in Massachusetts in 1630. The Banks family is also well-known for its banking businesses. The first bank in England, the Bank of England, was founded by Sir Thomas Gresham in 1597. The Banks family is one of the most prominent families in England, and the Banks name is found all over the world. There are Banks families in the United States, Canada, Australia, England, Scotland, and Wales. The Banks name is also found in many different variations, including Banks, Bancker, Banckerhoff, and Banckeroth.
