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

Bunyi, 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 Bunyi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bunyi in America

Bunyi is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bunyi surname appeared 116 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 Bunyi.

The history of the last name Bunyi

The surname BUNYI is of Indonesian origin, with roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Sundanese word "bunyi," which translates to "sound" or "noise." This suggests that the name may have originated from an ancestor who was known for their distinctive voice or perhaps worked in a profession involving sound or music.

In the early 17th century, records show the name BUNYI appearing in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia), particularly in the region of West Java. During this period, the Dutch colonial government kept meticulous records, and the BUNYI name can be found in several historical documents from that time.

One notable mention of the BUNYI name is in the "Babad Tanah Jawi," an ancient Javanese chronicle dating back to the 15th century. This manuscript mentions a figure named Raden BUNYI, who was a local leader in the Priangan region of West Java.

The earliest recorded individual with the surname BUNYI is believed to be Kyai Haji BUNYI, a prominent Islamic scholar who lived in the late 17th century. He established a pesantren (Islamic boarding school) in the town of Garut, which played a significant role in the spread of Islamic education in the region.

Another notable figure with the BUNYI surname is Raden Adipati BUNYI, a 19th-century Javanese noble and military leader. He played a crucial role in the Java War (1825-1830), leading local resistance against the Dutch colonial forces.

In the 20th century, the BUNYI name gained recognition through the work of Dr. Siti BUNYI, a celebrated Indonesian author and academic. Born in 1922, she made significant contributions to the fields of literature and cultural studies, and her works explored themes of identity, tradition, and modernity in Indonesia.

Lastly, it is worth mentioning Pak BUNYI, a revered musician and composer from the island of Bali. Born in 1935, he was instrumental in preserving and promoting traditional Balinese music, and his compositions were widely performed at cultural events and ceremonies throughout Indonesia.

These examples illustrate the rich history and diverse backgrounds associated with the BUNYI surname, which has been carried by scholars, nobles, artists, and cultural figures throughout the centuries in Indonesia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bunyi

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

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 Bunyi 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.

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

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