TheNameDBBunting
DescriptiveMeaning
Derived from the bunting bird, or possibly from a place name associated with the bird.
Etymology
The surname likely originates from the Middle English 'bunting,' referring to a small songbird of the Emberiza family. It may have been used as a nickname for someone resembling the bird or living in an area where buntings were common.
About the Bunting Surname
An English surname with medieval origins, likely derived from the bunting bird. The name has been documented for nearly 800 years and remains moderately common in English-speaking regions.
Distribution
Found throughout England and the English-speaking world, with notable concentrations in the United Kingdom.
Notable Bearers
Basil Bunting (poet), Jabari Bunting (athlete)