Bunting
Bunting Meaning & Origin
About Bunting
The surname Bunting is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "bunt," meaning "brown" or "dark-colored," and could have been a nickname for someone with brown hair or a dark complexion. Alternatively, it may have originated as an occupational name for a bird catcher or someone who made or sold birdcages, as "bunting" also refers to a type of bird. The surname Bunting is relatively rare and can be found mainly in England and Scotland.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Bunting is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Bunting: 8,725
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 4072
- Frequency per 100k people: 2.96
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bunting based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Bunting in Braille
Here's how to represent Bunting in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Bunting using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Bunting using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
