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

Bunte, 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 Bunte surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bunte in America

Bunte is the 40313th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bunte surname appeared 543 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 Bunte.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bunte 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 Bunte

The surname BUNTE originated in Germany during the late medieval period, specifically in the regions of Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "bunt," which means "colorful" or "variegated." This likely referred to the occupation of a dyer or textile worker who worked with vibrant colors.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BUNTE can be found in the 15th century records of the city of Hildesheim, where a certain Hans Bunte was mentioned as a respected dyer and merchant. In the 16th century, the name appeared in various town chronicles and guild records across northern Germany, indicating its association with the textile trade.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the BUNTE surname spread beyond its initial regions, with families bearing this name settling in other parts of Germany, as well as neighboring countries like the Netherlands and Denmark. Notable individuals from this period include Johann Bunte (1624-1679), a Lutheran theologian and author from Lüneburg, and Caspar Bunte (1692-1768), a renowned painter and etcher from Oldenburg.

The 19th century saw the emergence of several prominent figures with the BUNTE surname, such as August Bunte (1817-1894), a German businessman and politician who served as a member of the Prussian House of Representatives, and Carl Bunte (1847-1923), a chemist and professor at the University of Karlsruhe, known for his contributions to the study of explosives and propellants.

In the 20th century, the BUNTE name continued to be associated with various fields, including literature, journalism, and film. One notable figure was Hans Bunte (1905-1988), a German author and journalist who wrote several novels and screenplays. Additionally, Erich Bunte (1908-1987) was a German film director and producer, best known for his work in the post-World War II era.

Overall, the surname BUNTE has a rich history rooted in the textile trade and associated with various professions and achievements throughout the centuries, primarily in Germany and neighboring regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bunte

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

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

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