Explore the Family Name Bunda
The meaning of Bunda
1. Hungarian, Czech, Slovak, Romanian, and Ukrainian: from Hungarian bunda ‘fur coat’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a furrier or a nickname for someone who habitually wore a fur coat. 2. Hispanic (Philippines): from Spanish abundar ‘to be abundant’, an auspicious word that was probably adopted as a surname to reflect hopes of success. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Angelito, Mario, Rodolfo, Rosauro, Ruben, Santiago.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bunda in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bunda has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bunda ranked 40,833rd in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to 42,858th, marking a decrease of approximately 5%. Despite this, the actual count of individuals with the Bunda surname increased marginally from 504 to 505 during the same period. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by about 10.53%, reflecting an overall decline in popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,833 | #42,858 | -4.96% |
| Count | 504 | 505 | 0.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bunda
As for ethnicity, again referencing the Decennial U.S. Census, there was a noticeable shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Bunda surname between 2000 and 2010. While the majority remained predominantly white, dropping slightly from 75.79% to 71.88%, there was a significant increase in the percentage identifying as Hispanic - from 0.99% to 2.97%. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose modestly from 18.06% to 18.42%. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races also increased from 4.56% to 5.74%. There was a small emergence of Black identification which wasn't present in 2000, while American Indian and Alaskan Native identification remained non-existent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.79% | 71.88% | -5.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 18.06% | 18.42% | 1.99% |
| Two or More Races | 4.56% | 5.74% | 25.88% |
| Hispanic | 0.99% | 2.97% | 200% |
| Black | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |