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

Bundick, 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 Bundick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bundick in America

Bundick is the 23238th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bundick surname appeared 1,097 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 Bundick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bundick 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 Bundick

The surname Bundick has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "bund," which means a bound or boundary marker, and the suffix "-ic," indicating a diminutive form. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a boundary or marker.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Bundicc." This entry indicates that individuals with this surname resided in various counties across England, including Lincolnshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk.

During the 13th century, the name appeared in various historical documents with different spellings, such as "Bundyk" and "Bundic." These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in spelling practices at the time.

One notable individual bearing the surname Bundick was Sir John Bundick, a prominent landowner and member of the English gentry who lived in the 14th century. Records show that he owned substantial estates in Oxfordshire and played an active role in local affairs.

In the 16th century, the name Bundick was associated with several places, including Bundick's Hill in Dorset and Bundick's Farm in Wiltshire. These place names further solidify the connection between the surname and its geographical origins.

Moving forward to the 17th century, we find William Bundick (1620-1688), a merchant and ship owner from Bristol, who played a significant role in the city's maritime trade. His descendants continued to be influential figures in the region for generations.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Bundick (1745-1821), a philanthropist and benefactor from Norfolk, who donated a substantial portion of her wealth to establish educational institutions and support local charities.

In the 19th century, the surname gained prominence through the works of the poet and essayist John Bundick (1812-1887), whose poetic compositions were widely celebrated during his lifetime.

Throughout history, several other individuals with the surname Bundick have made notable contributions in various fields, including academia, politics, and the arts, further adding to the rich tapestry of this surname's legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bundick

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

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

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