Explore the Family Name Sunder
The meaning of Sunder
1. German (Sünder): topographic name from Middle High German sunder ‘separate’. 2. Indian (southern states): from a personal name, a variant of Sundar. Among Tamil and Telugu speakers who have migrated away from their home state, it is a variant of Sundaram. — Note: Since South Indians traditionally do not have hereditary surnames, this name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Shyam, Jayanthi, Mohini, Sanjay, Sankar, Srinivas. German Klaus, Hans, Orlo.
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How common is the last name Sunder in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sunder has grown in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 48,665th most popular surname, but it climbed to the 44,500th spot by 2010, marking an increase of 8.56%. The count of people with this surname also increased from 407 in 2000 to 483 in 2010, a significant growth of 18.67%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also rose slightly, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,665 | #44,500 | 8.56% |
| Count | 407 | 483 | 18.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sunder
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the Sunder surname is most commonly associated with White and Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicities. From 2000 to 2010, there was a notable increase in Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname, growing from 28.99% to 32.30%. During the same time period, the percentage of individuals of White ethnicity decreased from 65.60% to 60.66%. There were also minor shifts among other ethnic identities. Those identifying as two or more races dropped from 3.69% to 2.28%, while those identifying as Black appeared for the first time in 2010. The percentages for Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.6% | 60.66% | -7.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 28.99% | 32.3% | 11.42% |
| Two or More Races | 3.69% | 2.28% | -38.21% |
| Black | 0% | 2.28% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |