Explore the Family Name Sundt
The meaning of Sundt
1. Norwegian and Swedish: variant of Sund. 2. North German: habitational name from any of the places called Stralsund or Sunden. 3. North German: topographic name from Middle Low German sunt ‘narrows’. 4. North German: nickname from Middle Low German sunt ‘healthy, unhurt’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Ingard, Lars, Thoralf.
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How common is the last name Sundt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sundt showed some changes between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the Sundt surname dropped by 4.55%, moving from 49,159 in 2000 to 51,396 in 2010, indicating a decrease in its relative popularity. However, the actual count of individuals with the Sundt surname slightly increased by 0.75% during this time frame, going from 402 to 405. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,159 | #51,396 | -4.55% |
| Count | 402 | 405 | 0.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sundt
Looking at ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there was little change in the ethnic identity associated with the Sundt surname from 2000 to 2010. The majority of Sundts identified as White, making up 96.27% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.56% in 2010. The percentage of Sundts identifying as having two or more races increased by 19.35%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 32.89%. There were no Sundts who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.27% | 95.56% | -0.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.49% | 1.98% | 32.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 1.48% | 19.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |