Explore the Family Name Sundby
The meaning of Sundby
Norwegian: habitational name from any of twenty-five or more farmsteads, notably in southeastern Norway, named in Old Norse as Sunnbýr, from sunn ‘south’ + býr ‘farm, settlement’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Bertel, Dagny.
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How common is the last name Sundby in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sundby saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sundby ranked 36,129 but dropped to 39,659 by 2010, representing a decline of 9.77%. The number of individuals bearing the Sundby name also fell from 586 to 554 during this period, marking a drop of 5.46%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Sundby per 100,000 decreased by 13.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,129 | #39,659 | -9.77% |
| Count | 586 | 554 | -5.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sundby
In terms of ethnicity as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of the Sundby population identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although the percentage did decrease slightly from 97.78% to 96.57%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation within the Sundby population saw an increase, rising from 1.19% in 2000 to 1.99% in 2010 — a 67.23% change. For the first time in 2010, Asian/Pacific Islanders were documented within the Sundby population, making up 0.90% of the total. There was no reported change in the percentage of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Also, there was no record of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.78% | 96.57% | -1.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 1.99% | 67.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |