Explore the Family Name Bunger
The meaning of Bunger
German (mainly Bünger): occupational name for a drummer or drum maker, from a derivative of Middle High German, Middle Low German bunge ‘drum’. Compare Buenger.
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How common is the last name Bunger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bunger showed a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bunger was ranked 16,852 in terms of popularity. By 2010, it had risen to 16,743, indicating a growth of 0.65%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 1,559 in 2000 to 1,708 in 2010, reflecting a rise of 9.56%. However, the proportion per hundred thousand remained static at 0.58.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,852 | #16,743 | 0.65% |
| Count | 1,559 | 1,708 | 9.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bunger
The census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity of those bearing the Bunger surname. The majority identify as White, although there was a minor decrease from 97.24% in 2000 to 95.37% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, with changes of 82.81% and 147.89% respectively. Similarly, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races rose by 40.96%. No Bungers identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.24% | 95.37% | -1.92% |
| Hispanic | 0.71% | 1.76% | 147.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.64% | 1.17% | 82.81% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 1.17% | 40.96% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |