Explore the Family Name Pund
The meaning of Pund
North German: variant of Pundt. Alternatively, it may be an altered form of Pfund.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pund in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pund has seen some decline. In 2000, it was ranked 48,021 in terms of frequency, but this ranking dropped to 55,741 by 2010, marking a decrease of 16.08%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased over that decade, from 414 to 368, a reduction of 11.11%. The proportion per 100,000 also followed this decreasing trend, falling from 0.15 to 0.12, a drop of 20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,021 | #55,741 | -16.08% |
| Count | 414 | 368 | -11.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pund
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a shift between 2000 and 2010. While a majority of those with the Pund surname identified as White in both years (88.65% in 2000 and a slightly increased 92.66% in 2010), there were significant changes among other groups. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped sharply from 7.73% to 2.17%, a decline of nearly 72%. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase, rising from 1.45% to 4.08%, a growth of 181.38%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, and the category of "two or more races" was reported in 2000 (1.21%) but not in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.65% | 92.66% | 4.52% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 4.08% | 181.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.73% | 2.17% | -71.93% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |