About Buniak
The surname Buniak is of Ukrainian origin and is derived from the word "bunia," which means "marten" in Ukrainian. Martens are small carnivorous mammals found in Eurasia. The surname Buniak likely originated as a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with a marten, such as agility, cunning, or a dark complexion. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Buniak is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Buniak based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Buniak is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Buniak in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Buniak using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.