Explore the Family Name Sundell
The meaning of Sundell
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the element sund ‘strait, sound’ + the suffix -ell, a derivative of the Latin adjectival ending -elius. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Kerstin.
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How common is the last name Sundell in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sundell showed a declining trend between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 27,877 in 2000, it dropped to 34,668 by 2010 marking a decrease of 24.36%. In terms of the number of individuals carrying this surname, there was also a noticeable reduction from 811 in 2000 to 652 in 2010 - a decline of 19.61%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100k decreased by 26.67%, from 0.3 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,877 | #34,668 | -24.36% |
| Count | 811 | 652 | -19.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.22 | -26.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sundell
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census on ethnic identity associated with the surname Sundell shows some changes over the same period. In 2000, about 95.68% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 93.87% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races saw an increase from 0.74% in 2000 to 1.23% in 2010, reflecting a growth of 66.22%. The Hispanic representation also increased from 2.71% in 2000 to 3.22% in 2010, marking an increase of 18.82%. There were no Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals under the Sundell surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.68% | 93.87% | -1.89% |
| Hispanic | 2.71% | 3.22% | 18.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.74% | 1.23% | 66.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0.74% | 1.23% | 66.22% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |