Explore the Family Name Gundy
The meaning of Gundy
English (Western England and Monmouthshire, of Norman origin): from the Norman personal name Gundi, of ancient Germanic origin, a pet form of any of various names beginning with gund ‘battle’. See for example Gundry.
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How common is the last name Gundy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gundy has slightly decreased in the United States over a decade. In 2000, Gundy was the 21,230th most popular surname with 1,152 people bearing it. However, by 2010, it had dropped to 22,944th place with a total of 1,115 bearers, marking a decrease of 8.07 percent in rank and a 3.21 percent decrease in count. The proportion of individuals with the surname Gundy per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.43 in 2000 to 0.38 in 2010, indicating a decline of 11.63 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,230 | #22,944 | -8.07% |
| Count | 1,152 | 1,115 | -3.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.38 | -11.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gundy
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Gundy according to the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of the Gundy surname holders identified as White, although this decreased from 75.43 percent in 2000 to 71.75 percent in 2010. The number of Gundy surname holders who identify as Black increased by 7.54 percent, from 21.35 percent in 2000 to 22.96 percent in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 120.29 percent, going from 0.69 percent in 2000 to 1.52 percent in 2010. An interesting trend is the emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities among Gundy surname holders in 2010, which wasn't present in 2000. Additionally, those identifying with two or more races grew by 64.94 percent, reaching 2.87 percent in 2010 from 1.74 percent in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.43% | 71.75% | -4.88% |
| Black | 21.35% | 22.96% | 7.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1.74% | 2.87% | 64.94% |
| Hispanic | 0.69% | 1.52% | 120.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.45% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.45% | 0% |