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

Bunz, 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 Bunz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bunz in America

Bunz is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bunz surname appeared 134 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 Bunz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bunz 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 Bunz

The surname Bunz has its origins in Germany, with records indicating its presence as early as the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Middle High German word "bunz," which referred to a rounded or bulging shape. This could be a reference to a physical characteristic or occupation related to a particular craft or trade.

One of the earliest known references to the name Bunz can be found in the Stadtbuch von Mühlhausen, a medieval town book from the city of Mühlhausen, Thuringia, dating back to the late 14th century. This record mentions several individuals with the surname Bunz, including a certain Hans Bunz, who was a prominent citizen of the town.

The name Bunz has also been associated with various place names, particularly in regions of Germany where the surname was prevalent. Some examples include the village of Bunzlau (now Bolesławiec, Poland) and the town of Bunzlau an der Oder (now Bolesławiec, Poland). The connection between the surname and these place names suggests that some bearers of the name may have originated from or resided in these areas.

Throughout history, there have been notable individuals bearing the surname Bunz. One such person was Johann Bunz (1592-1638), a German composer and organist who served as the Kapellmeister (chapel master) at the court of the Dukes of Saxe-Weimar. Another notable figure was Christoph Bunz (1748-1828), a German theologian and philosopher who held various academic positions in Leipzig and Jena.

In the 19th century, Carl Bunz (1810-1879) was a German lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Prussian House of Representatives and played a role in the unification of Germany. Additionally, Heinrich Bunz (1870-1945) was a German painter and sculptor known for his works depicting scenes from rural life and landscapes.

Another individual worthy of mention is Hans Bunz (1916-2012), a German-American artist and sculptor who emigrated to the United States after World War II and became known for his abstract sculptures and public art installations.

While there may be variations in spelling and pronunciation across different regions and languages, the surname Bunz has maintained a distinct identity throughout its history, reflecting the diverse cultural and geographical influences that have shaped its evolution.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bunz

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

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

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