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

Buntjer, 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 Buntjer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buntjer in America

Buntjer is the 78567th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buntjer surname appeared 243 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 Buntjer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buntjer 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 Buntjer

The surname BUNTJER is of German origin, with its roots dating back to the 16th century in the northern regions of Germany. It is believed to have originated from the Low German word "buntmacher," meaning "dyer" or "maker of colors," indicating that the name was likely associated with individuals who worked in the dyeing profession.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BUNTJER surname can be found in the parish records of St. Nikolai Church in Hamburg, Germany, where Johann BUNTJER was mentioned as a resident in 1587. This suggests that the name was already established in the area during that time period.

In the 17th century, the BUNTJER name appeared in various historical documents, such as the church records of Lübeck, a city in northern Germany. These records provide valuable insights into the lives and activities of individuals bearing this surname during that era.

The name BUNTJER has also been linked to several notable figures throughout history. One such individual was Hans BUNTJER, a merchant and trader from Bremen who lived in the late 16th century and was known for his extensive trade routes across Europe.

Another notable BUNTJER was Johann Friedrich BUNTJER, a renowned German painter and engraver born in 1705 in Hamburg. His works, which included intricate etchings and engravings, gained widespread recognition and can be found in various art collections throughout Europe.

In the 18th century, the BUNTJER surname gained prominence in the academic realm with the birth of Carl Wilhelm BUNTJER, a respected scholar and professor of philosophy at the University of Göttingen. Born in 1732 in Hanover, his contributions to the field of philosophy and his teachings influenced generations of students.

During the 19th century, the BUNTJER name was associated with several entrepreneurial endeavors. One notable figure was Heinrich BUNTJER, a successful industrialist from Hamburg who established a thriving textile manufacturing company that employed hundreds of workers in the region.

Throughout its history, the BUNTJER surname has undergone various spelling variations, including BUNTJER, BUNTGER, BUNTJAR, and BUNTIER. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local interpretations of the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buntjer

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

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

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