| ![Show Contents]() Banse History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England Banse is a name of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from the English personal name Bennett. That name is derived from the medieval name Benedict, which comes from the Latin Benedictus, meaning blessed. It owed much of its popularity to St. Benedict, who remained famous well into the Middle Ages. Early Origins of the Banse familyThe surname Banse was first found in Yorkshire where Ernisius filius Bence was first listed the Pipe Rolls of 1175. Three years later, Aernulfus flius Benze was listed in the the Pipe Rolls of Northumberland in 1178. 1 Osmund Benz was lord of six estates in Nottinghamshire in 1066 at the time of the Conquest. By the Domesday Book of 1086, his estates had been reduce to two, both still in Nottinghamshire. 2 There may be a Norman connection as sources there show Robert and William Bence there (1180-1198) 3 The Hundredorum Rolls of 1279 list William Bence. 1 "Kentwell Hall [in Long Melford, Suffolk], the residence of the family of Bence, is a venerable structure in the ancient domestic style, and contains much old painted glass." 4 Early History of the Banse familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Banse research. Another 57 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1622, 1659, 1676, 1683 and 1688 are included under the topic Early Banse History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Banse Spelling VariationsSpelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Banse have been found, including Bence, Bense, Benche, Bencke, Bench, Benchley and others. Early Notables of the Banse familyAnother 37 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Banse Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Banse RankingIn France, the name Banse is the 7,550th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 5
 Banse migration to the United States | + |
Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Among the first immigrants of the name Banse, or a variant listed above to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were :
Banse Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Lydia Banse, aged 16, who immigrated to America, in 1908
- Jose Banse, aged 24, who landed in America, in 1921
- Irmgard Banse, aged 1, who immigrated to the United States, in 1922
- George Banse, aged 59, who settled in America, in 1923
| Contemporary Notables of the name Banse (post 1700) | + |
- Karl A. Banse (b. 1929), German-born, American oceanographer, marine biologist, and professor emeritus at the University of Washington
- Amy L. Banse (b. 1959), American Managing Director and Head of Funds for Comcast Ventures, Senior Vice President of Comcast Corporation, and serves on the Board of Directors at Adobe Systems Incorporated, Clorox, and Lennar
- Wilhelm Banse (1911-1965), German politician of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and former member of the German Bundestag
- Aldo Banse (b. 2002), Italian football player of Burkinabé descent
- Juliane Banse (b. 1969), German soprano and noted Lieder singer
- Ewald Banse (1883-1953), German geographer
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Virtus castellum meum
Motto Translation: Virtue my castle.
- Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
- Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)
- The Norman People and Their Existing Descendants in the British Dominions and the United States Of America. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1975. Print. (ISBN 0-8063-0636-X)
- Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
- http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
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Banse migration to the United States 
