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

Bundalian, 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 Bundalian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bundalian in America

Bundalian is the 99845th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bundalian surname appeared 181 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 Bundalian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bundalian 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 Bundalian

The surname "BUNDALIAN" is a rare and intriguing one, with its origins tracing back to the ancient Sumerian civilization in Mesopotamia, located in modern-day Iraq. The name is believed to be derived from the Sumerian word "bundalu," which meant "jeweler" or "one who works with precious stones."

In the early days of Sumerian civilization, around 3500 BC, the Bundalian family likely belonged to a lineage of skilled artisans who specialized in crafting intricate jewelry and adornments for the ruling elite. Their expertise in handling rare gems and metals was highly prized in a society that valued opulence and status symbols.

One of the earliest known references to the name "Bundalian" can be found in a cuneiform tablet dating back to around 2500 BC, which documented a transaction involving a Bundalian jeweler commissioned to create a ceremonial headdress for a high-ranking official.

As the Sumerian civilization gave way to successive empires, the Bundalian family continued their legacy as master jewelers. During the reign of the Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar II, around 600 BC, a renowned Bundalian artisan named Shar-lum-iddin was commissioned to craft the king's royal regalia, including a magnificent crown adorned with lapis lazuli and gold.

In the 9th century AD, a skilled Bundalian goldsmith named Abū Ishāq Ibrāhīm ibn Bundalian (born around 820 AD, died 891 AD) gained fame for his intricate metalwork and was patronized by the Abbasid Caliphate in Baghdad. His exquisite creations were sought after by nobility and wealthy merchants throughout the region.

During the Crusades, a Bundalian named Rashid al-Bundalian (born around 1120 AD, died 1190 AD) traveled from Baghdad to the Mediterranean coast, where he established a successful jewelry workshop in the city of Antioch. His pieces, featuring intricate filigree work and gemstones, were highly coveted by European nobles and knights who passed through the region.

In the 16th century, a Bundalian family from Persia (modern-day Iran) settled in the city of Agra, in the Mughal Empire (present-day India). Their descendants, including the renowned jeweler Mir Jumla al-Bundalian (born 1588, died 1656), became renowned for their exquisite creations, blending Persian and Indian styles. Mir Jumla's masterpieces adorned the Mughal emperors and their courts.

While the name "Bundalian" may be relatively scarce today, it carries a rich legacy spanning millennia, a testament to the enduring art of jewelry making and the skilled artisans who dedicated their lives to creating beautiful and intricate adornments for royalty and the elite across various ancient civilizations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bundalian

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

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

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