Explore the Family Name Runde
The meaning of Runde
1. German: variant of Runte. 2. Norwegian: habitational name from an island farmstead in Sunnmøre called Runde, probably derived from Old Norse hrinda ‘thrust, push’, with reference to a projecting island or promontory.
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How common is the last name Runde in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Runde" saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 22,304 in popularity, but dropped to 25,356 by 2010, marking a decrease of 13.68 percent. The count of individuals carrying this name also dipped from 1,078 to 976 during the same period, which is a 9.46 percent reduction. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 17.5 percent, going from 0.4 in 2000 to 0.33 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,304 | #25,356 | -13.68% |
| Count | 1,078 | 976 | -9.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.33 | -17.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Runde
When it comes to ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname "Runde" identified as White according to both the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census. However, there was a slight drop in this percentage from 98.42% in 2000 to 96% in 2010. During these years, there was no recorded representation of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native within this surname. Notably, though starting from a small base, the Hispanic representation within the Runde surname significantly increased by 159.04%, from 0.83% in 2000 to 2.15% in 2010. Additionally, there were no individuals who identified as Black in the 2000 census, but by 2010, the proportion had risen to 0.72%. Similarly, the representation of those identifying as two or more races went from zero in 2000 to 0.72% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.42% | 96% | -2.46% |
| Hispanic | 0.83% | 2.15% | 159.04% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.72% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.72% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |