Explore the Family Name Bundschuh
The meaning of Bundschuh
German: from Middle High German buntschuoch, a term denoting the type of shoe tied with thongs that was worn by peasants in the Middle Ages. This was the emblem on the banner of the peasants involved in the revolt of 1525, and presumably the surname could have arisen as a nickname for someone involved in the insurrection. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Bundschuh in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Bundschuh has increased slightly in the United States, according to Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the Bundschuh surname ranked 53,420th in popularity with 363 individuals carrying it, a proportion of 0.13 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the popularity rank had risen to 51,723rd with an increase of 3.18 percent. The count of individuals with the Bundschuh surname also increased by 10.74 percent to 402, bringing the proportion to 0.14 per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,420 | #51,723 | 3.18% |
| Count | 363 | 402 | 10.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bundschuh
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Bundschuh surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 4.67 percent from 93.94 percent to 89.55 percent over the decade. Interestingly, the data shows new ethnic identities appearing for this surname between 2000 and 2010. No individuals identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010 these groups made up 3.73 percent and 1.49 percent of the Bundschuh surname holders respectively. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races increased by 14.85 percent from 3.03 percent to 3.48 percent. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.94% | 89.55% | -4.67% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.73% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.03% | 3.48% | 14.85% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |