'banker' originates from the Italian word 'banco,' where 'banco' meant 'bench' or 'table,' referring to the tables used by moneylenders.

'banco' transformed into the French word 'banquier,' and eventually became the modern English word 'banker' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'moneylender,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who manages or owns a bank.'