Find out how popular the last name Cundick is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Cundick.

Cundick, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Cundick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cundick in America

Cundick is the 106570th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cundick surname appeared 167 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Cundick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cundick to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Cundick

The surname Cundick has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "cund" meaning "kind" or "gentle" and "ic" meaning "like" or "resembling." The name likely referred to someone who had a gentle or kind disposition.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Cundick can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, which were records of landowners in various counties of England. The entry mentions a William Cundick in Worcestershire.

During the late 13th and early 14th centuries, the name appeared in various forms such as Cundicke, Cundyke, and Cundick, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation of the time. The surname is also thought to be associated with certain place names in England, such as Cundall in North Yorkshire, which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the name.

In the 16th century, records show a John Cundick who was born in 1542 in Lincolnshire. He was a prominent landowner and served as a member of the local gentry. Another notable figure from this period was William Cundick, born in 1576 in Yorkshire, who was a successful merchant and a member of the Company of Merchant Adventurers.

The 17th century saw the birth of Thomas Cundick in 1612 in Lancashire. He was a respected clergyman and served as the vicar of Wigan Parish Church for over 40 years. Another individual of note was Elizabeth Cundick, born in 1654 in Derbyshire, who was a renowned herbalist and healer in her local community.

In the 18th century, the name Cundick was associated with several notable figures, including John Cundick, born in 1721 in Lincolnshire. He was a prominent lawyer and served as a judge in the Court of Common Pleas. Additionally, there was Mary Cundick, born in 1748 in Yorkshire, who was a renowned poet and writer during her time.

The 19th century brought forth individuals like Richard Cundick, born in 1814 in Lancashire. He was a successful industrialist and played a significant role in the development of the textile industry in the region. Another notable figure was Sarah Cundick, born in 1876 in Derbyshire, who was a pioneering educator and advocated for women's education and rights.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cundick

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Cundick.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Cundick was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Cundick has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Cundick was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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