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

Bundock, 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 Bundock surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bundock in America

Bundock is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bundock surname appeared 124 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 Bundock.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bundock 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 Bundock

The surname Bundock has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "bun" meaning a boundary or boundary stone, and "ac" meaning oak tree, suggesting that the name may have referred to someone who lived near a boundary marked by an oak tree.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1166, which mention a Robert de Bundeock. The Feet of Fines for Essex in 1237 also references a William de Bundok, indicating the presence of the name in various regions of England during the medieval period.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, including Bundok, Bundocke, and Bundock, reflecting the variations in spelling common at the time. The Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327 list a John Bundok, while the Hearth Tax Rolls of Cambridgeshire in 1674 mention a Thomas Bundock.

Notable individuals with the surname Bundock include John Bundock (1557-1631), an English clergyman and author who served as Archdeacon of Middlesex. Another figure was William Bundock (1628-1711), a renowned physician and astrologer who published several works on astrology and medicine.

Thomas Bundock (1703-1773) was a successful businessman and philanthropist in Ipswich, England, who established the Bundock Charity School for the education of poor children. In the 19th century, William Bundock (1817-1892) was a prominent publisher and bookseller in London, known for his contributions to the publishing industry.

Additionally, James Bundock (1824-1904) was a notable English architect and surveyor who was involved in the design of several notable buildings, including the Birmingham Central Library and the Grand Hotel in Birmingham.

While the name Bundock may not be as common today, its historical roots can be traced back to medieval England, with various individuals bearing this surname leaving their mark in various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bundock

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

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

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