Explore the Family Name Sundy
The meaning of Sundy
1. English: variant of Sunday. 2. Americanized form of Norwegian Sunde.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sundy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sundy has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 53,659th in terms of frequency, but dropped to 60,196th by 2010, marking a 12.18% decrease. The number of individuals with this surname also dropped from 361 to 335 during this period, reflecting a 7.2% decrease. The proportion of people named Sundy per 100,000 also decreased by 15.38%, going from 0.13 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,659 | #60,196 | -12.18% |
| Count | 361 | 335 | -7.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sundy
The ethnicity associated with the surname Sundy has shifted slightly as well over the same decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Though primarily associated with White ethnicity (90.45% in 2010, down from 92.52% in 2000), the representation of Black ethnicity increased from 3.88% to 5.37%. While there were no reported individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity with this surname, the census started recording individuals of two or more races (2.39%) and Hispanic ethnicity (1.49%) in 2010, where none were recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.52% | 90.45% | -2.24% |
| Black | 3.88% | 5.37% | 38.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.39% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.39% | 0% | 0% |