Explore the Family Name Pundt
The meaning of Pundt
North German: variant of Pfund. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Hermann.
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How common is the last name Pundt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pundt slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pundt ranked 43,629 in terms of popularity, while by 2010 it had fallen to rank 44,576, reflecting a change of -2.17%. Although the rank fell, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname increased from 466 in 2000 to 482 in 2010, an increase of 3.43%. However, the proportion per 100k people decreased by -5.88%, indicating that while the total number of people with this name increased, its overall frequency in the population declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,629 | #44,576 | -2.17% |
| Count | 466 | 482 | 3.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pundt
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Pundt surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there was a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Pundt surname identified as White, although this percentage dropped marginally from 97.64% in 2000 to 96.68% in 2010, a decrease of -0.98%. At the same time, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising from 1.72% in 2000 to 2.28% in 2010, an increase of 32.56%. There were no individuals with the Pundt surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.64% | 96.68% | -0.98% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 2.28% | 32.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |