Explore the Family Name Gund
The meaning of Gund
German (also Günd): from a short form of any of various ancient Germanic personal names formed with gund ‘battle’ as the first element. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gund in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gund has shown a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gund was ranked as the 66,878th most popular surname, with its rank rising slightly to 66,754 in 2010. This is a marginal increase of 0.19%. Furthermore, the count of individuals carrying the Gund surname rose from 276 in 2000 to 296 in 2010, indicating a 7.25% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.1 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #66,754 | 0.19% |
| Count | 276 | 296 | 7.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gund
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gund, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there were noticeable shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of those with the surname identified as White (81.42% in 2010, down 5.18% from 2000), there were increases in other ethnicities. People identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw significant growth, increasing from 3.26% in 2000 to 5.74% in 2010, a jump of 76.07%. There was also an increase among those identifying as Black, from 7.25% up to 8.11%, a rise of 11.86%. However, the percentage of Gunds identifying with two or more races decreased slightly by 6.45%. No Gunds identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.87% | 81.42% | -5.18% |
| Black | 7.25% | 8.11% | 11.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.26% | 5.74% | 76.07% |
| Two or More Races | 2.17% | 2.03% | -6.45% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |