Explore the Family Name Dundee
The meaning of Dundee
Scottish: habitational name from the city of Dundee in Angus, Scotland.
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How common is the last name Dundee in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dundee saw slight changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 50,801 to 51,941, a decrease of approximately 2.24%. However, the count, or number of individuals with this surname, showed a marginal increase of 3.63%, growing from 386 in 2000 to 400 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.14 during this period, reflecting no change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,801 | #51,941 | -2.24% |
| Count | 386 | 400 | 3.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dundee
The ethnic identity associated with the Dundee surname also experienced shifts, as revealed in the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 0% in 2000 to 3.50% in 2010. Those claiming two or more ethnicities decreased significantly by 72.43%, from 5.44% to 1.50%. The majority of individuals with the Dundee surname continued to identify as White, with a negligible decline from 86.53% to 86.00%. The Hispanic representation saw a substantial increase of 150%, rising from 1.3% to 3.25%. The Black community saw a minor decrease from 6.22% to 5.75%, and there was no recorded change among American Indian and Alaskan Natives.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.53% | 86% | -0.61% |
| Black | 6.22% | 5.75% | -7.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.5% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 3.25% | 150% |
| Two or More Races | 5.44% | 1.5% | -72.43% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |