Explore the Family Name Bunke
The meaning of Bunke
German: variant of Bunk. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bunke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bunke has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 38,644 in terms of popularity but improved its standing to rank 38,389 by 2010. This equates to a positive change of 0.66%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, with the count rising from 538 to 577, showing a growth of 7.25%. However, the proportion of individuals named Bunke per 100k remained constant at 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,644 | #38,389 | 0.66% |
| Count | 538 | 577 | 7.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bunke
When examining the ethnic identities associated with the Bunke surname, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, nearly all (97.40%) identified as White, while a small percentage (1.12%) reported having two or more races. By 2010, those identifying as White slightly decreased to 97.05%. The most notable changes are the emergence of Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities in 2010, each representing 0.87% of the Bunke population. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.4% | 97.05% | -0.36% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.87% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.87% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |