Explore the Family Name Cunard
The meaning of Cunard
1. English: from the Middle English personal name Cuneward, a western dialect form of Old English Cyneweard (composed of the elements cyne ‘royal, kingly’ + weard ‘guard’), or an unrecorded Middle English personal name Cunard, a western dialect form of Old English Cyneheard (composed of the elements cyne + heard ‘hardy, brave, strong’). This surname is rare in Britain. 2. In some instances probably an Americanized form of German Kunert.
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How common is the last name Cunard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cunard decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 45,735th and had a count of approximately 440. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 53,802 with a count of 384, indicating a drop in popularity by about 17.64% and a decrease in usage by around 12.73%. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a dip from 0.16 to 0.13 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,735 | #53,802 | -17.64% |
| Count | 440 | 384 | -12.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cunard
With regards to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the individuals with the surname Cunard predominantly identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease in this group from 97.50% to 93.23%. A significant change was seen among those identifying as Black, with an increase from 1.82% in 2000 to 4.43% in 2010. Additionally, a new category emerged in 2010, where 1.3% of individuals identified with two or more races. No changes were recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.5% | 93.23% | -4.38% |
| Black | 1.82% | 4.43% | 143.41% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |