Explore the Family Name Bunk
The meaning of Bunk
North German and Dutch: from a shortened form of the Old Saxon-Frisian personal name Buniko. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Egon, Klaus.
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How common is the last name Bunk in the United States?
According to the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Bunk' declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 27,562 in terms of popularity and had a count of 823. However, by 2010, its rank dropped to 30,916 with a count of 752, marking an overall decline of 12.17% in rank and 8.63% in count. The proportion of this surname per 100k also decreased by 19.35%, moving from 0.31 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,562 | #30,916 | -12.17% |
| Count | 823 | 752 | -8.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.25 | -19.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bunk
In the aspect of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals bearing the surname 'Bunk' identified as White. This group saw a slight decrease of 1.11% from 95.87% in 2000 to 94.81% in 2010. The representation of Asian/Pacific Islander under this surname was reduced entirely to zero by 2010, starting from a low 0.73% in 2000. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities increased from 1.58% to 1.73%, while the Black community showed the most significant growth at 24.71%, albeit still remaining a small proportion at 1.06% of the total in 2010. Hispanic representation also emerged in 2010, registering a 1.33% share. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained at zero throughout both census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.87% | 94.81% | -1.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 1.73% | 9.49% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.33% | 0% |
| Black | 0.85% | 1.06% | 24.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.73% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |