Explore the Family Name Sundman
The meaning of Sundman
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements sund ‘strait, sound’ (possibly from a placename) + man ‘man’. This surname is also found in Finland.
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How common is the last name Sundman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Sundman" saw a notable decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 76,946th most common surname and by 2010, it had fallen to 99,378th. This represents a drop in its ranking by 29.15%. The total count of people with this surname also decreased from 232 in 2000 to just 182 in 2010, a reduction of 21.55%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Sundman per 100,000 people reduced by 33.33% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,946 | #99,378 | -29.15% |
| Count | 232 | 182 | -21.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.06 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sundman
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census revealed that most individuals with the Sundman surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in this demographic, from 97.84% in 2000 to 93.41% in 2010. Interestingly, while no one with the surname identified as Hispanic in 2000, by 2010, 3.30% of Sundmans did. For other ethnic identities including Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, the percentages remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.84% | 93.41% | -4.53% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.3% | 0% |
| 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% |