The Bane Family Name

People called Bane share their surname's story with Bain, its better-known spelling. The name is generally explained as “fair-haired”.

• Bane is listed among the recognised spellings of Bain.
• Regional accents shaped spellings long before dictionaries fixed them.
• 5,591 Americans were listed as Bane in the 2010 census.
• You may also find the name written Baine, Bayne and Baines.
• Similar-sounding surnames on Herald Lab: Baño and Bean.

Bane coat of arms

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Bain surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. Want more than a summary? See the Bane family name pack.