Explore the Family Name Runcie
The meaning of Runcie
Scottish (Banffshire and Aberdeenshire): nickname from Middle English rounci ‘horse’ (Old French ronci), perhaps a metonymic occupational name for someone who looked after horses.
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How common is the last name Runcie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Runcie has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Runcie was ranked 87,729th in popularity, but by 2010, it fell to 113,791st, a decline of nearly 30%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 197 in 2000 to 154 in 2010, indicating a drop of roughly 22%. This suggests that fewer people were carrying or adopting the Runcie surname over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #87,729 | #113,791 | -29.71% |
| Count | 197 | 154 | -21.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.05 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Runcie
The ethnicity distribution associated with the Runcie surname also changed during the same period, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, increasing from 57.36% in 2000 to 59.74% in 2010. The percentage of individuals who identified as Hispanic saw a slight increase from 9.64% to 9.74%. However, the proportion of those identifying as Black dropped from 32.49% to 27.92%, a decline of over 14%. There were no recorded individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.36% | 59.74% | 4.15% |
| Black | 32.49% | 27.92% | -14.07% |
| Hispanic | 9.64% | 9.74% | 1.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |