Explore the Family Name Gunder
The meaning of Gunder
German (also Günder): variant of Gunter.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gunder in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gunder has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Gunder was ranked 27,028 in terms of popularity and this ranking dropped to 30,946 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 14.5 percent. There were 843 individuals with the Gunder surname in 2000, but this count went down to 751 in 2010, reflecting a fall of 10.91 percent. The proportion of people named Gunder per 100k population also decreased by 19.35 percent from 0.31 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,028 | #30,946 | -14.5% |
| Count | 843 | 751 | -10.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.25 | -19.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gunder
In reference to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gunder, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. While a large majority of the Gunders identified as white (88.85 percent in 2000 and 84.95 percent in 2010), there was a small increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and Hispanic. In 2000, none of the Gunders identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, but this figure rose to 1.20 percent in 2010. Similarly, the percentage of Gunders identifying as Black increased from 8.42 percent to 9.59 percent, and those identifying as Hispanic rose from 0.95 percent to 1.07 percent. Over the decade, the percentage of Gunders identifying with two or more races also rose significantly from 0.83 percent to 2.53 percent, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native appeared for the first time in 2010 at 0.67 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.85% | 84.95% | -4.39% |
| Black | 8.42% | 9.59% | 13.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 2.53% | 204.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.95% | 1.07% | 12.63% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.67% | 0% |