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

Bungart, 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 Bungart surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bungart in America

Bungart is the 105600th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bungart surname appeared 169 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 Bungart.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bungart 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 Bungart

The surname Bungart is believed to have originated in Germany, likely in the 16th or 17th century. It is thought to be derived from the German word "bunt," meaning "colorful" or "variegated," and the suffix "-gart," which may have referred to an enclosed garden or orchard. This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive term for someone who lived near or tended to a colorful or varied garden.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bungart can be found in the church records of the town of Hessen, Germany, dating back to the mid-17th century. The name is also mentioned in various land registry documents from the same region during that time period, indicating that families bearing the surname Bungart were likely landowners or farmers.

In the 18th century, the name Bungart appeared in several genealogical records and local histories from the German states of Hesse and Thuringia. One notable individual from this era was Johann Bungart (1712-1789), a merchant and landowner from the town of Kassel, who was known for his successful business ventures and philanthropic contributions to the local community.

As the 19th century progressed, the Bungart surname spread to other parts of Europe and beyond. Hans Bungart (1832-1911), a German-born artist and painter, gained recognition for his landscape paintings depicting scenes from the Black Forest region. Another notable figure was Emma Bungart (1860-1928), a German-American author and poet who immigrated to the United States in the late 19th century and published several collections of poetry and short stories.

In the early 20th century, the name Bungart appeared in various military records and historical accounts from World War I and World War II. One such individual was Wilhelm Bungart (1897-1945), a German soldier who served in both conflicts and was awarded the Iron Cross for his bravery during World War I.

Throughout its history, the Bungart surname has been associated with various professions and areas of expertise, including agriculture, art, literature, and military service. While its origins can be traced back to Germany, the name has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and migration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bungart

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

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

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