Explore the Family Name Buntain
The meaning of Buntain
Scottish (Renfrewshire): variant of Bunting.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Buntain in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Buntain ranked 55,237 in popularity in 2000 and dropped to the rank of 58,481 by 2010, indicating a decline of about 5.87%. The count of individuals with this surname remained relatively stable, decreasing only slightly from 348 to 347 over the decade. Additionally, for every 100,000 people, the proportion named Buntain decreased by 7.69%, going from 0.13 to 0.12 between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,237 | #58,481 | -5.87% |
| Count | 348 | 347 | -0.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buntain
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Buntain. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname were White, at 96.55%, which slightly decreased to 95.10% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races held a 1.72% share in 2000, increasing significantly by 50.58% to 2.59% in 2010. A new ethnicity emerged in 2010, with Hispanic representation standing at 2.02%. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.55% | 95.1% | -1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 2.59% | 50.58% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |