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

Bunns, 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 Bunns surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bunns in America

Bunns is the 106096th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bunns surname appeared 168 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 Bunns.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bunns 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 Bunns

The surname BUNNS has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "bunne," which referred to a small hill or mound. This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a topographic surname, given to individuals who lived near or on a small hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BUNNS can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, where a person named William Bunne is mentioned. This document was a census-like record compiled in England during the reign of King Edward I.

In the 14th century, the surname BUNNS appeared in various forms, such as "Bunne," "Bun," and "Bonne," reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation common during that time period. These variations likely arose from regional dialects and the inconsistent use of written records.

Notable individuals with the surname BUNNS throughout history include:

1. John Bunns (c. 1590 - 1662), an English clergyman and theologian who served as the Archdeacon of Middlesex from 1636 until his death.

2. William Bunns (1688 - 1743), a British merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the development of the town of Bunbury, Cheshire, which may have derived its name from a variation of the BUNNS surname.

3. Elizabeth Bunns (1770 - 1832), a renowned English author and poet known for her works exploring themes of love, nature, and spirituality.

4. Thomas Bunns (1812 - 1891), a British explorer and naturalist who led expeditions to the Arctic regions and made notable contributions to the study of polar wildlife.

5. Margaret Bunns (1856 - 1935), a pioneering English suffragette and advocate for women's rights, who campaigned tirelessly for equal voting rights and political representation.

While the surname BUNNS may have originated from a topographic description, it has since evolved and been carried by individuals from various walks of life, leaving a lasting impact on various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bunns

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

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

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