Find out how popular the last name Bujnak is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Bujnak.

Bujnak, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Bujnak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bujnak in America

Bujnak is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bujnak surname appeared 103 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Bujnak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bujnak to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Bujnak

The surname Bujnak is believed to have originated in the region of modern-day Slovakia and the surrounding areas of Central Europe. Its origins can be traced back to the late medieval period, around the 15th or 16th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Slavic word "bujny," which means "luxuriant" or "abundant," possibly referring to someone who lived in a fertile or lush area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bujnak can be found in a 16th-century document from the town of Levoča (formerly known as Leutschau) in present-day Slovakia. The document mentions a certain Ján Bujnak, who was a member of the local guild of artisans.

In the 17th century, the Bujnak name appeared in various records from the Spiš region of eastern Slovakia, which was part of the Kingdom of Hungary at the time. This suggests that the name had spread and become more prevalent in that area during this period.

A notable figure bearing the Bujnak surname was Michal Bujnak (1791-1874), a Slovak Roman Catholic priest and author who wrote several religious works and helped promote the use of the Slovak language in liturgy and education.

Another prominent individual was Jozef Bujnak (1835-1918), a Slovak politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Hungarian parliament and advocated for Slovak national rights within the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Bujnak name can be found in various records from the towns and villages of eastern Slovakia, such as Prešov, Bardejov, and Stará Ľubovňa, indicating a continued presence in the region.

Ján Bujnak (1905-1979) was a Slovak writer and journalist who played a significant role in the development of Slovak literature during the 20th century. He wrote several novels, short stories, and plays that explored themes of rural life and the struggles of the Slovak people.

Lastly, Ladislav Bujnak (born 1944) is a contemporary Slovak artist and sculptor who has gained recognition for his works in various media, including wood, stone, and metal. His sculptures can be found in public spaces and collections throughout Slovakia and abroad.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bujnak

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Bujnak.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Bujnak was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Bujnak has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Bujnak was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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