2000
#129,619
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Fundis
A surname likely of German origin meaning "foundation" or "foundation builder".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Fundis. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Fundis surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Fundis in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Fundis, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Fundis
The surname FUNDIS is of German origin, with roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, particularly in the town of Funden, located near the city of Nuremberg.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname FUNDIS can be found in the Nuremberg Chronicles, a late 15th-century world history book published in 1493. This manuscript mentions a prominent merchant named Hans FUNDIS, who lived in Nuremberg during the 14th century.
The name FUNDIS is thought to have derived from the Old German word "funden," which translates to "found" or "discovered." This suggests that the surname may have been initially given to someone who had discovered or founded a settlement or a particular trade.
In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the surname FUNDIS was Johann FUNDIS (1490-1565), a Lutheran theologian and reformer from Saxony. He was a close associate of Martin Luther and played a significant role in the spread of the Protestant Reformation in Germany.
Another historical figure of note was Katharina FUNDIS (1548-1618), a German aristocrat and landowner from the town of Funden. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and for establishing a school for underprivileged children in her region.
During the 17th century, the FUNDIS surname gained prominence in the arts, with the painter and engraver Georg FUNDIS (1620-1692) hailing from Nuremberg. His works, particularly his intricate engravings of landscapes and architectural scenes, were highly acclaimed in his lifetime.
In the 19th century, a notable bearer of the surname was the German philosopher and writer Friedrich FUNDIS (1798-1872). He was a proponent of the Idealist school of thought and wrote extensively on metaphysics and the nature of human consciousness.
Throughout history, the FUNDIS surname has been associated with various professions, including merchants, artisans, scholars, and landowners, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who carried this name across generations.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fundis
Among Census respondents with the surname Fundis, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Fundis bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Fundis surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.5% · 106
- Two or more races4.5% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Fundis
Fundis appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#138,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,685 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-10 bearers (-8.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,361 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #129,619 | 121 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #138,304 | 121 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 8,685 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-8.3%) | Down 10,361 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Fundis surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #138,304 | #148,665 | -7.5% |
| Count | 121 | 111 | -8.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Fundis bearers went from 121 to 111 (-8.3% change). The surname moved down 10,361 positions in the national ranking, going from #138,304 to #148,665.
FAQ
Fundis surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Fundis?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Fundis. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Fundis?
Fundis ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 111 people with the surname Fundis. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Fundis.
Has Fundis become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Fundis went from 121 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 10 (-8.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #138,304 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Fundis?
Among Census respondents with the surname Fundis, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Fundis in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.5% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Fundis appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.5%), Two or More Races (4.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Fundis (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Fundis mean?
A surname likely of German origin meaning "foundation" or "foundation builder". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Fundis (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Fundis?
Find out how many people have the surname Fundis on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.