Explore the Family Name Bunkers
The meaning of Bunkers
1. Americanized form of German Bünker (see Bunker). 2. Possibly also an altered form of English Bunker. 3. In some cases possibly also Dutch: perhaps a variant of Benkers, itself a cognate of German Benkert. The surname Bunkers is very rare in the Netherlands. History: It was Hermann Theodor Bünker from Germany, whose surname was altered to Bunkers after he immigrated to the US in the 1830s.
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How common is the last name Bunkers in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Bunkers' has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 46,083rd most popular, but by 2010, it had moved up to 44,808th, reflecting a change of approximately 2.77%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also rose during this time period, with a count of 436 in 2000 growing to 479 by 2010, marking a rise of nearly 9.86%. However, the proportion of Bunkers per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,083 | #44,808 | 2.77% |
| Count | 436 | 479 | 9.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bunkers
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows shifts for the surname 'Bunkers' between 2000 to 2010. The majority identifying as White decreased slightly from 96.56% in 2000 to 95.62% in 2010. The Hispanic percentage also fell from 2.06% to 1.88%. There were no Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals listed under this surname in 2010, down from 1.15% and 0.00% respectively in 2000. Meanwhile, there were increases observed in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those stating they were of two or more races, both categories moving from 0% in 2000 to 1.04% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.56% | 95.62% | -0.97% |
| Hispanic | 2.06% | 1.88% | -8.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.04% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.04% | 0% |
| Black | 1.15% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |