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

DeRuntz, 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 DeRuntz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeRuntz in America

DeRuntz is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeRuntz surname appeared 118 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 DeRuntz.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeRuntz 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 DeRuntz

The surname DERUNTZ is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, where early records show variations of the spelling, such as "Derunz" and "Derunze."

The name is thought to be derived from the Middle High German word "derunz," which means "disagreement" or "dispute." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone with a contentious or argumentative nature.

One of the earliest known references to the name DERUNTZ can be found in the records of the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, dating back to 1583. These records mention a certain Hans Deruntz, a local merchant and landowner.

In the 17th century, the name appears in the parish records of the village of Weisenbach, where a family by the name of Deruntz is documented as residing from the late 1600s until the early 1800s. Notable individuals from this lineage include Johann Deruntz (1673-1741), a respected farmer and vintner, and his son, Michael Deruntz (1702-1779), who served as the village mayor for several terms.

As the centuries progressed, members of the Deruntz family migrated to other parts of Germany and beyond. In the late 18th century, records show a Jakob Deruntz (1762-1832) residing in the city of Strasbourg, then part of the Holy Roman Empire, where he worked as a craftsman specializing in woodcarving.

Another noteworthy bearer of the name was Friedrich Deruntz (1821-1897), a German philosopher and educator who taught at universities in Leipzig and Berlin. His published works, which explored metaphysics and ethics, were widely influential in academic circles of the time.

In the 19th century, the name also found its way to Austria, with the birth of Alois Deruntz (1845-1923) in the town of Innsbruck. Alois was a renowned architect who designed several iconic buildings in Vienna, including the Österreichische Nationalbibliothek (Austrian National Library).

While the DERUNTZ surname may not be as widespread as some others, it holds a rich history that spans multiple centuries and regions, with notable individuals who left their mark in various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeRuntz

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

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 DeRuntz 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 DeRuntz 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 DeRuntz was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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