Explore the Family Name Lundergan
The meaning of Lundergan
Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Longargáin (see Lonergan).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lundergan in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Lundergan" saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Originally ranked as the 77,742nd most popular surname in 2000, it dropped to the 81,181st place in 2010, marking a 4.42% decrease. However, the number of individuals bearing this surname marginally increased during this period, with a count of 229 in 2000 and 233 in 2010, representing a 1.75% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,742 | #81,181 | -4.42% |
| Count | 229 | 233 | 1.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lundergan
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that individuals with the Lundergan surname are predominantly of White ethnic identity. In 2000, 96.94% of those bearing the surname identified as White, a figure which slightly increased to 97.00% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Lundergan surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Similarly, there were no individuals who identified with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.94% | 97% | 0.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |