Explore the Family Name Runion
The meaning of Runion
1. Altered form of Runyon 1, a surname of French origin. 2. Possibly also Irish: variant of Runyon 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Runion in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Runion has experienced a modest shift in popularity between 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 9630th most popular and decreased slightly in popularity by 2010 where it was ranked 10219th. Despite this slip in rank, the count of individuals with the surname Runion actually increased from 3097 in 2000 to 3154 in 2010, marking a growth of 1.84%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease from 1.15 to 1.07, representing a drop of 6.96%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,630 | #10,219 | -6.12% |
| Count | 3,097 | 3,154 | 1.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.15 | 1.07 | -6.96% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Runion
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides an interesting insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Runion. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of people with the surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 95.8% to 94.93%. Meanwhile, the proportion identifying as Hispanic and Black saw significant increases, with the former rising from 1.29% to 1.78%, and the latter more than doubling from 0.42% to 0.98%. The proportions of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and those with two or more races slightly decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.8% | 94.93% | -0.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 1.78% | 37.98% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 1.46% | -5.81% |
| Black | 0.42% | 0.98% | 133.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.58% | 0.54% | -6.9% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.36% | 0.32% | -11.11% |