Bankowo

Bankowo is a Polish toponym that refers to several distinct settlements in Poland. The name is a standard form built with the suffix -owo, a common element in Polish place names. The exact origin of the name can vary, but it often reflects historical associations with a landowner, a feature of the landscape such as a bank or shore, or a characteristic connected to the site.

In Poland, places named Bankowo are typically small rural communities that form part of a gmina (municipal district) within a county (powiat) and voivodeship. As with many such villages, local life tends to revolve around agriculture and surrounding farmlands. The built environment may include a church, a small store, a locally run facility, or a community gathering point, but the specific amenities depend on the size and history of the particular Bankowo.

Because the name Bankowo is used in more than one location, precise information about a given Bankowo depends on its administrative affiliation, such as the voivodeship, county, or gmina. When researching a specific Bankowo, it is helpful to identify the relevant regional division to distinguish among the different villages that share the name.

See also: other Polish place names ending in -owo.