Explore the Family Name Dunderdale
The meaning of Dunderdale
English: habitational name from Dunnerdale in Cumbria, named in Old Norse as the valley (dalr) of the River Duddon. The river name is of unexplained etymology.
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How common is the last name Dunderdale in the United States?
The surname Dunderdale saw an increase in its popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 94,227th and had a count of 180. By 2010, its rank improved to 86,314 with an increase of 8.4%. The number of people bearing this surname also rose by 20% to reach a count of 216. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #94,227 | #86,314 | 8.4% |
| Count | 180 | 216 | 20% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dunderdale
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the overwhelming majority of people with the surname Dunderdale identify as White. In 2000, this percentage was 96.67%, which slightly decreased to 95.83% in 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. Interestingly, in 2010, a small fraction of 2.31% started identifying as Hispanic, marking a new change in the ethnicity associated with the surname Dunderdale.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.67% | 95.83% | -0.87% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |