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

Bunny, 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 Bunny surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bunny in America

Bunny is the 122314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bunny surname appeared 141 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 Bunny.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bunny 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 Bunny

The surname Bunny is of English origin, derived from the Old English word "bun" meaning "a hill or high ground." It is believed to have originated in the 12th century as a descriptive name for someone who lived on or near a hill or elevated area.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Bunny can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1170, where it appears as "de Bunny." This indicates that the name was initially used as a locational surname, referring to a person from a place called Bunny.

In the Domesday Book of 1086, the village of Bunny in Nottinghamshire is mentioned as "Bunie," further supporting the name's origins as a place name derived from the Old English word for a hill or elevated land.

One notable bearer of the surname Bunny was Sir Thomas Bunny (c. 1550-1617), an English merchant and ambassador who served as the Governor of the Merchant Adventurers' Company in Hamburg, Germany. He played a significant role in promoting English trade interests in Northern Europe during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another prominent figure was William Bunny (1542-1618), an English Puritan minister and author. He was a prolific writer and published several works, including "A Book of Christian Exercise" and "A Guide unto Godliness."

In the 17th century, John Bunny (1628-1716) was a respected landowner and local official in Nottinghamshire, England. He served as a Justice of the Peace and was known for his involvement in local affairs.

The surname Bunny also has a connection to the American West. In the late 19th century, Edward Bunny (1844-1919) was a prospector and miner who participated in the Colorado Gold Rush. He later settled in Denver and became a successful businessman.

Another notable figure was Sir John Bunny (1863-1915), an English-born American actor who starred in many silent films during the early years of the motion picture industry. He is considered one of the first great film comedians and is remembered for his performances in movies like "The Bunny Hug" and "Bunny's Little Brother."

While the surname Bunny may have originated as a locational name, it has evolved over time and spread to various parts of the English-speaking world, with bearers contributing to diverse fields such as commerce, religion, politics, and entertainment.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bunny

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

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

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