Explore the Family Name Bunting
The meaning of Bunting
English and Scottish: nickname from Middle English bunting ‘corn bunting’, perhaps used of a short, plump person. Compare Bunt and Scots buntin ‘short and thick’, Welsh bontin ‘rump’, bontinog ‘large-buttocked’. History: Sarah Bunting (1686–1762), born in Matlock, Derbyshire, became a noted Quaker minister in Cross Wicks, NJ. It is believed but not certain that other members of her family, including her father, John Bunting, came with her to NJ sometime before 1704, when her marriage to William Murfin is recorded.
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How common is the last name Bunting in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the Bunting surname had a minor dip between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 3872 in 2000, it dropped to 4072 by 2010, indicating a 5.17% decrease in rank. However, the actual count of people carrying the Bunting surname increased from 8423 to 8725, a growth of 3.59%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight decrease, from 3.12 to 2.96.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,872 | #4,072 | -5.17% |
| Count | 8,423 | 8,725 | 3.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 3.12 | 2.96 | -5.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bunting
The Census data also reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Bunting surname. There was a notable increase in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, doubling from 0.32% to 0.64% between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Buntings identifying as two or more races also rose, going up by 41.38% to reach 1.64% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of White Buntings dropped slightly from 87.59% to 86.21%. The Hispanic fraction grew by 41.18%, reaching 2.40% in 2010, while the Black population remained relatively stable at around 8.83%. The share of Buntings identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 32.56%, settling at 0.29% in 2010. This data is all based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.59% | 86.21% | -1.58% |
| Black | 8.8% | 8.83% | 0.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 2.4% | 41.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 1.64% | 41.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.32% | 0.64% | 100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.43% | 0.29% | -32.56% |
Bunting ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Bunting is British & Irish, which comprises 53.3% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (21.8%) and Eastern European (5.6%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Nigerian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 53.3% |
| French & German | 21.8% |
| Eastern European | 5.6% |
| Other | 19.2% |
Possible origins of the surname Bunting
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Bunting have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 89.00% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 89.00% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 89.00% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 88.10% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 88.10% |
What Bunting haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Bunting is I-L1294, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup I-L1294 is descended from haplogroup I-M170. Other common haplogroups include R-Z159 and R-Z209, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Bernard, Stephens, Ball, Cooke, Long, Ware, Young, Martin, Taylor, Winter.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Bunting surname are: H1, J1c, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins I-M170Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Bunting have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Bunting" Surname 38.5%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Bunting" Surname 29.0%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Bunting" Surname 20.5%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Bunting" Surname 18.8%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Bunting?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Bunting are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition