Explore the Family Name Maunder
The meaning of Maunder
English: variant of Mander.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Maunder in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Maunder" has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. The surname ranked 70,052 in terms of popularity in the year 2000 and dropped to 76,768 by 2010, representing a change of -9.59%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname decreased from 261 to 250 during the same period, marking a -4.21% shift. Its proportion per 100,000 people also reduced by 20% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,052 | #76,768 | -9.59% |
| Count | 261 | 250 | -4.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maunder
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Maunder surname identify as White, with an increase from 87.36% in 2000 to 88% in 2010. There was also a rise in those identifying as Black, from 1.92% to 2.4%, marking a 25% increase. The Hispanic representation also saw growth, though it started from no representation in 2000, it rose to 3.6% by 2010. Conversely, there was a significant decrease in individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity, dropping from 4.21% to 2.8%, a 33.49% decrease. Individuals identifying as two or more races were represented in 2000 at 5.36%, but this dropped to zero by 2010. There was no representation from American Indian and Alaskan Native backgrounds in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.36% | 88% | 0.73% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.6% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.21% | 2.8% | -33.49% |
| Black | 1.92% | 2.4% | 25% |
| Two or More Races | 5.36% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |