Explore the Family Name Hundal
The meaning of Hundal
Pakistani and Indian (Punjab): Sikh and Jat name of unexplained etymology. Some characteristic forenames: Aizis, Simranjit, Tej.
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How common is the last name Hundal in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Hundal' has increased significantly from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Hundal was ranked 44,895th most common surname in the United States with around 450 individuals bearing it. A decade later, it jumped up the ranks to 31,724th place, showing a rise of 29.34%. The count of people named Hundal also rose by 61.78%, from 450 to 728, thus increasing its proportion per 100,000 people from 0.17 to 0.25, a growth of 47.06%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,895 | #31,724 | 29.34% |
| Count | 450 | 728 | 61.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.25 | 47.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hundal
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Hundal are of Asian/Pacific Islander descent. This group saw an increase of 8.18%, growing from 84.44% in 2000 to 91.35% in 2010. However, the percentage of Hundals identifying as Two or more races decreased by 68.41%, dropping from 9.56% to 3.02%. The proportion of white Hundals slightly increased by 2.15%, going up from 5.11% to 5.22%. There were no recorded instances of this surname amongst Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 84.44% | 91.35% | 8.18% |
| White | 5.11% | 5.22% | 2.15% |
| Two or More Races | 9.56% | 3.02% | -68.41% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |