Explore the Family Name Van Gundy
The meaning of Van Gundy
Dutch: possibly a habitational name for someone from Gunten near Thun in Switserland.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Van Gundy in the United States?
The surname Van Gundy, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a marginal decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010 with its ranking sliding from 17,014 to 17,818. Despite this drop of approximately 4.73%, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 1,539 to 1,571 over the same period, representing a growth of about 2.08%. The proportion per 100,000 people, however, dipped by about 7.02% from 0.57 to 0.53.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,014 | #17,818 | -4.73% |
| Count | 1,539 | 1,571 | 2.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.53 | -7.02% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Gundy
When considering ethnic identity, the Van Gundy surname is predominantly associated with those identifying as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, around 95.13% identified as such, decreasing slightly to 94.53% by 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying their ethnicity as Hispanic increased from 2.99% in 2000 to 3.63% in 2010, marking an approximate 21.40% rise. There was no recorded change among those identifying as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander. Interestingly, there was a new appearance in 2010 of some identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, where none had been reported in 2000. Those reporting two or more races dropped from 1.36% to 1.21%, a decrease of 11.03%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.13% | 94.53% | -0.63% |
| Hispanic | 2.99% | 3.63% | 21.4% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 1.21% | -11.03% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.32% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |