Explore the Family Name Rundquist

The meaning of Rundquist

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements rund ‘round’ + quist, an old or ornamental spelling of kvist ‘twig’.

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How common is the last name Rundquist in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rundquist saw a slight dip between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rundquist was ranked 27,669th in terms of popularity among surnames in the U.S., but by 2010, it had descended to the 28,940th spot, marking a decrease of 4.59%. However, the count of individuals with this last name remained relatively stable, growing from 819 in 2000 to 821 in 2010, indicating a marginal increase of 0.24%. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a minor decline of 6.67%, moving from 0.3 in 2000 to 0.28 in 2010.

20002010Change
Rank#27,669#28,940-4.59%
Count8198210.24%
Proportion per 100k0.30.28-6.67%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rundquist

Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Rundquist, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that in both 2000 and 2010, the vast majority of people with this last name identified as White (95.97% in 2000 and 96.10% in 2010). A small percentage identified as Hispanic, which saw an increase from 1.95% in 2000 to 2.44% in 2010. The number of those identifying with two or more races decreased significantly, from 1.34% in 2000 to 0.61% in 2010. There were no individuals with the surname Rundquist who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.

20002010Change
White95.97%96.1%0.14%
Hispanic1.95%2.44%25.13%
Two or More Races1.34%0.61%-54.48%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%