Explore the Family Name Bunner
The meaning of Bunner
1. German: probably related to Bunde 1 or 2. 2. Welsh: variant of Bonner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bunner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bunner has seen a noticeable decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 14479 in popularity with a count of 1890, which equates to a proportion of 0.7 per 100k people. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 17385, a dip of 20.07% from the previous decade. The count also decreased to 1624, marking a 14.07% decrease. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people fell to 0.55, representing a 21.43% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,479 | #17,385 | -20.07% |
| Count | 1,890 | 1,624 | -14.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.7 | 0.55 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bunner
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bunner based on the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals several shifts between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as white made up 94.50% in 2000, but this percentage slightly dipped by 0.31% to 94.21% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw significant increases, at 88.46% and 74.53% respectively. However, individuals identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races saw decreases in their percentages, dropping by 41.58% and 9.02% respectively. Lastly, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic increased marginally by 16.04% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.5% | 94.21% | -0.31% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.06% | 1.85% | 74.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 1.23% | 16.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 1.11% | -9.02% |
| Black | 1.9% | 1.11% | -41.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.26% | 0.49% | 88.46% |