Explore the Family Name Sundermann
The meaning of Sundermann
North German: 1. habitational name for someone from any of the places called Sundern, Sonder, or Sondern, for example in Westphalia. 2. variant of Sudermann (see Suderman). 3. variant of Sondermann (see Sonderman). Some characteristic forenames: German Arno, Erwin, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Sundermann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sundermann has seen a slight increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 74,164th most common surname in the U.S., with a total of 243 people bearing the name. By 2010, this rank had risen to 71,678 and the count had increased to 272, which represents an 11.93% growth rate. The proportion per 100,000 individuals remained stable at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,164 | #71,678 | 3.35% |
| Count | 243 | 272 | 11.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sundermann
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Sundermann name identify as White, though there was a small decrease from 91.36% in 2000 to 89.71% in 2010. A notable change was observed in the Hispanic ethnicity category, which saw a substantial increase from 7.82% in 2000 to 9.56% in 2010. There were no Sundermanns who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year, and no recorded changes for those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.36% | 89.71% | -1.81% |
| Hispanic | 7.82% | 9.56% | 22.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |