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

Lunk, 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 Lunk surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lunk in America

Lunk is the 101247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lunk surname appeared 178 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 Lunk.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lunk 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 Lunk

The surname "LUNK" has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "lunc," which referred to a ridge or small hill. This suggests that the name may have been initially used to describe someone who lived on or near a ridge or elevated land.

The earliest recorded mention of the surname "LUNK" can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Berkshire, England, from 1273. These ancient records document a person named Hugo Lunk residing in the village of Inkpen, near the border of Wiltshire.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various spellings, such as "Lonk" and "Lonke," reflecting the phonetic variations common in those times. One notable reference is in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, where a John Lonk is mentioned in 1348.

During the 15th century, the surname "LUNK" started to spread across different regions of England. The Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1448 record a William Lunk residing in the town of Arundel.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname "LUNK" was John Lunk, born in 1498 in Warwickshire, England. He was a prominent landowner and served as a member of the local court.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Lunk, born in 1612 in Gloucestershire. She was a renowned herbalist and midwife, known for her expertise in traditional medicine.

In the 17th century, the name "LUNK" gained further recognition with the birth of Richard Lunk (1643-1712) in Somerset. He was a respected clergyman and author, publishing several religious texts during his lifetime.

The 18th century saw the emergence of William Lunk (1725-1798), a successful merchant and trader from Lincolnshire. He established a thriving business exporting goods to the American colonies.

In more recent history, one of the most prominent individuals with the surname "LUNK" was Sir Henry Lunk (1856-1932), a distinguished British military officer who served in the Boer War and World War I. He was awarded numerous medals for his bravery and leadership.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lunk

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

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

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