Explore the Family Name Runyen
The meaning of Runyen
Variant of Runyon 1, a surname of French origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Runyen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Runyen saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Runyen was ranked 91,801 among all surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it slipped to rank 95,545, representing a decrease of approximately 4.08 percent. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the Runyen surname rose modestly from 186 to 191, an increase of 2.69 percent. However, when considering the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals, there was a decrease of about 14.29 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,801 | #95,545 | -4.08% |
| Count | 186 | 191 | 2.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Runyen
In terms of ethnicity, according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Runyen identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, 97.85 percent identified as White in 2000, with a minimal increase to 97.91 percent in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those reporting two or more races during either census period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.85% | 97.91% | 0.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |