Explore the Family Name Grunder
The meaning of Grunder
Swiss German (also Gründer): variant of the topographic name Grund, the -er suffix denoting an inhabitant. Some characteristic forenames: German Armin, Hermann, Walther.
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How common is the last name Grunder in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Grunder saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 32,529, but by 2010, it fell to 36,630, representing a 12.61% drop. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 666 to 610 during this period, marking an 8.41% reduction. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people diminished by 16%, going from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,529 | #36,630 | -12.61% |
| Count | 666 | 610 | -8.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.21 | -16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grunder
Turning to the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Grunder surname is predominantly associated with those identifying as white, although the percentage dropped slightly from 95.65% in 2000 to 92.30% in 2010. Interestingly, there were increases in other ethnic identities. For instance, individuals identifying with two or more races increased from 1.65% to 2.46%, a change of 49.09%. Additionally, those identifying as Hispanic went up from 1.35% to 2.79%, a significant rise of 106.67%. Notably, the surname appeared among individuals identifying as black in 2010, which hadn't been the case in 2000. However, no changes were observed among Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.65% | 92.3% | -3.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 2.79% | 106.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 2.46% | 49.09% |
| Black | 0% | 1.64% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |