Explore the Family Name Gonder
The meaning of Gonder
Possibly an altered form of German Gander.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gonder in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gonder has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 20,382 to 23,957, denoting a decrease by 17.54%. The total count of people with this surname also dropped from 1,212 to 1,053, translating to a 13.12% decrease. Moreover, the proportion of this surname per 100k people reduced by 20%, standing at 0.45 in 2000 and diminishing to 0.36 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,382 | #23,957 | -17.54% |
| Count | 1,212 | 1,053 | -13.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.36 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gonder
When it comes to ethnic identity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, variations were noted between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identified as White with the Gonder surname saw a slight decrease of 5.44%, falling from 80.45% to 76.07%. On the contrary, there was an increase in the Black population having the Gonder name by 26.36%, surging from 16.01% to 20.23%. Those identifying with two or more races under this surname also increased significantly by 80.17%, jumping from 1.16% to 2.09%. In contrast, the census recorded no representation for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, whereas in 2000, these groups accounted for 0.58% and 0.41% respectively. The Hispanic group experienced a marginal decrease of 12.14%, dropping from 1.4% to 1.23%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.45% | 76.07% | -5.44% |
| Black | 16.01% | 20.23% | 26.36% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 2.09% | 80.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 1.23% | -12.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.58% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.41% | 0% | 0% |