History:

The surname Bunker likely began as a job title for someone who built or worked with "bunkers." In Middle English, a "bunker" was a chest, bin, or compartment. Picture the early Bunker ancestors making strong storage containers! Internal migrations likely spread this surname as people moved from the countryside to towns and cities in search of work. Settlement patterns would have followed the general trends of population movement within the areas where this surname was already present, as families sought land, employment, or marriage prospects.

Description:

The surname Bunkar has several variations, including Bonker and Bunkerh. The religion associated with BUNKER surname is christianity.