Explore the Family Name Dundas
The meaning of Dundas
Scottish (Angus and Midlothian) and Irish (Fermanagh): habitational name from Dundas, a place near Edinburgh, Scotland, which is named from Gaelic dùn ‘hill’ + deas ‘south’. History: A family of this name is descended from Gospatrick, Earl of March (died 1139), whose grandson was Helia de Dundas.
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How common is the last name Dundas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dundas experienced a minor decline in rank from 2000 to 2010, slipping from 17,943rd to 18,272nd. However, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased by about 5.85% during this period, from 1,436 to 1,520. The proportion per 100k people also slightly decreased by 1.89%, indicating that despite the increase in count, the name's overall popularity compared to other surnames has slightly declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,943 | #18,272 | -1.83% |
| Count | 1,436 | 1,520 | 5.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.52 | -1.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dundas
The ethnic identity associated with the Dundas surname has shown some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest group remains those of White ethnicity, although their percentage decreased from 79.94% to 75.92%. The Black ethnicity group showed significant growth, increasing from 8.98% to 12.83%. Additionally, Hispanic representation also emerged, accounting for 1.97% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islanders were recorded for the first time in 2010 at 0.46%. The proportion of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a decrease from 6.89% to 6.18%, while those reporting two or more races also marginally fell from 2.72% to 2.63%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.94% | 75.92% | -5.03% |
| Black | 8.98% | 12.83% | 42.87% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 6.89% | 6.18% | -10.3% |
| Two or More Races | 2.72% | 2.63% | -3.31% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.46% | 0% |