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

Bundley, 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 Bundley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bundley in America

Bundley is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bundley surname appeared 109 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 Bundley.

The history of the last name Bundley

The surname Bundley is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the 13th century in the county of Gloucestershire. It is believed to be a locational name derived from a place called "Bundley" or a similar spelling variation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bundley can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1327, where a certain William de Bundley is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by the 14th century.

During the medieval period, the name Bundley was often spelled in various ways, such as Bundelay, Bunnedley, and Bundeley, reflecting the regional dialects and scribal variations of the time. Some researchers have speculated that the name may have originated from an Old English word meaning "a bundle of hay" or a similar agricultural term.

In the 16th century, the Bundley name appears in the parish records of Quinton, a village in Gloucestershire. A notable figure from this period was John Bundley, a yeoman farmer born in 1542, whose descendants continued to reside in the area for several generations.

Moving forward to the 17th century, the Bundley name can be found in various historical documents, such as the Hearth Tax Rolls of 1662, which listed households in Gloucestershire and neighboring counties. One prominent individual was Thomas Bundley, a landowner born in 1628, whose estate was recorded in the Protestation Returns of 1641.

As the centuries progressed, the Bundley family spread to other parts of England, and some members even ventured across the Atlantic to the American colonies. One such individual was William Bundley, born in 1734 in Gloucestershire, who later settled in Virginia and fought in the Revolutionary War.

In the 19th century, the Bundley name gained further recognition with the birth of Charlotte Bundley (1816-1892), a renowned author and poet from Worcestershire. Her literary works, including the popular collection "Verses from the Countryside," captured the essence of rural English life and garnered critical acclaim.

Another notable figure was Sir Edward Bundley (1848-1922), a successful industrialist and philanthropist from Yorkshire. He made significant contributions to the development of the textile industry and was knighted for his services to the community and charitable endeavors.

Throughout its history, the Bundley surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, landowners, authors, and industrialists, all contributing to the rich tapestry of English heritage and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bundley

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

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

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