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

Bunis, 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 Bunis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bunis in America

Bunis is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bunis surname appeared 120 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 Bunis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bunis 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 Bunis

The surname BUNIS has its origins in Italy, specifically in the northern region of Piedmont. It is believed to have emerged during the 13th century, derived from the Italian word "bunia," which means "marshy land" or "swamp."

During the Middle Ages, surnames often originated from the physical characteristics of the land where a family resided or worked. The BUNIS surname likely referred to a family that lived near or worked on marshy or swampy lands in the Piedmont region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BUNIS surname can be found in a 1287 census record from the town of Asti, where a family with the name "Bunis" was listed as landowners. This suggests that the surname had already established itself in the region by that time.

In the 14th century, a man named Giovanni Bunis (1320-1389) was documented as a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Turin. His successful business dealings and landholdings likely contributed to the surname's recognition and spread within the region.

Another notable figure bearing the BUNIS surname was Pietro Bunis (1452-1517), a scholar and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Turin. His writings on theology and philosophy were widely circulated during the Renaissance period.

During the 16th century, the BUNIS surname appeared in various records from the town of Casale Monferrato, which was then part of the Duchy of Mantua. One document from 1542 mentions a family called "Bunis de Casale," indicating their place of origin.

In the 17th century, a man named Giacomo Bunis (1628-1702) gained recognition as a skilled architect and engineer. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings and structures in the city of Turin, including the Church of San Carlo and the Palazzo Reale.

Another prominent figure with the BUNIS surname was Francesco Bunis (1772-1845), a military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars. He rose through the ranks and eventually became a General in the French Army, earning several honors and distinctions for his bravery and leadership.

Throughout its history, the BUNIS surname has maintained a strong presence in the Piedmont region of Italy, with various branches and families continuing to carry on the name across generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bunis

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

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

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