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

Bunao, 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 Bunao surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bunao in America

Bunao is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bunao surname appeared 130 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 Bunao.

The history of the last name Bunao

The surname "BUNAO" has its origins in the Philippines, with the name first appearing in records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have been derived from the Visayan word "bunao," which means "to forget" or "to be forgetful." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone who was known for their forgetfulness.

The earliest known record of the surname "BUNAO" can be found in the Spanish colonial records of the Philippines, where it was often spelled as "Buñao" or "Buniao." These variations in spelling were common during that era, as the Spanish scribes often adapted the spelling of indigenous names to fit their own linguistic conventions.

In the 17th century, a man named Juan Bunao was recorded as a landowner in the town of Taal, Batangas province. This early mention of the name suggests that the Bunao family had already established themselves as a prominent clan in the region.

Another notable figure bearing the surname "BUNAO" was Catalina Bunao, who lived in the late 18th century. She was renowned for her expertise in traditional Philippine weaving and was recognized as a master weaver in her community.

During the 19th century, the Bunao family produced several notable figures, including Pedro Bunao, a lawyer and political activist who fought for the rights of Filipino farmers and laborers during the Spanish colonial era. He was born in 1845 and died in 1912.

In the early 20th century, a man named Marcelo Bunao gained recognition as a skilled sculptor and woodcarver. His intricate works were highly sought after and can still be found in various museums and private collections throughout the Philippines.

The surname "BUNAO" continues to be prevalent in the Philippines today, with many individuals bearing this name contributing to various fields, including education, business, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bunao

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

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 Bunao 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.

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 Bunao was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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