Explore the Family Name Buntyn
The meaning of Buntyn
Altered form of English and Scottish Bunting or Buntin.
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How common is the last name Buntyn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Buntyn ranked 42,437 in popularity in 2000 and slightly declined to a rank of 43,077 in 2010, representing a change of -1.51%. Despite a decrease in its popularity rank, the count of individuals with the surname increased from 481 in 2000 to 502 in 2010, a growth of 4.37%. However, when considering the proportion per 100k individuals, there is a slight decrease of -5.56% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,437 | #43,077 | -1.51% |
| Count | 481 | 502 | 4.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buntyn
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that Buntyn is most associated with White and Black ethnic identities. In 2000, 53.22% of the individuals with this surname identified as White, though this proportion decreased by 7.93% to 49.00% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Black slightly increased from 42.83% to 43.63% over the same period. Notably, there was a significant increase in the Hispanic population, rising from 1.66% in 2000 to 3.98% in 2010, marking a leap of 139.76%. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races also saw a minor increase of 6.42%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.22% | 49% | -7.93% |
| Black | 42.83% | 43.63% | 1.87% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 3.98% | 139.76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.87% | 1.99% | 6.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |