Explore the Family Name Dunst
The meaning of Dunst
German: nickname from Middle High German, Middle Low German dunst ‘steam, haze; deceitful appearance’. Compare Duntz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dunst in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dunst has seen an increase in popularity over a decade. In 2000, the name ranked at 55,609, but by 2010 it had risen to 49,999, indicating a 10.09% growth in rank. The count of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 345 in 2000 to 419 in 2010, marking a significant 21.45% increase. The data suggests that for every 100,000 people, there was a slight rise from 0.13 to 0.14 in the number of individuals named Dunst between these two census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,609 | #49,999 | 10.09% |
| Count | 345 | 419 | 21.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dunst
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of those with the surname Dunst identify as White, holding steady at over 96% in both 2000 and 2010. The Hispanic representation within this surname saw a slight decrease from 2.90% in 2000 to 2.63% in 2010, reflecting a 9.31% change. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not recorded under this surname in either year, whether due to suppression for privacy or absence in the data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.23% | 96.18% | -0.05% |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 2.63% | -9.31% |
| 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% |