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

Lundy, 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 Lundy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lundy in America

Lundy is the 2439th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lundy surname appeared 14,850 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 5 people would have the surname Lundy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lundy 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 Lundy

The surname Lundy is believed to have originated in England, with its earliest known roots dating back to the 11th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "lun" and "dene," meaning "a bare hill" and "a valley" respectively. This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived in a valley near a bare hill.

The name Lundy is closely associated with the island of Lundy, located off the coast of Devon in southwestern England. This small island was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was referred to as "Lundi." It is possible that the surname Lundy originated from this place name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Lundy can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1166, which mention a man named Willielmus de Lunday. Another early record is the Curia Regis Rolls of 1201, which reference a Hugo de Lundi.

In the 13th century, the name Lundy appeared in various spellings, such as Lundye, Lundy, and Lundie. These variations were likely due to the regional dialects and scribal practices of the time.

One notable figure with the surname Lundy was Sir John Lundy (1598-1659), an English soldier and military leader who fought for the Royalists during the English Civil War. He was appointed governor of Hull in 1642 but later surrendered the town to the Parliamentarians.

Another significant person with this surname was Thomas Lundy (1776-1835), an American abolitionist and educator. He was born in New Jersey and was a prominent figure in the anti-slavery movement, founding the Union Humane Society in 1815.

In the literary world, Ida Virginia Lurvey Lundy (1840-1904) was an American author and educator who wrote several novels and works of poetry. She was also a strong advocate for women's education and rights.

John Lundy (1856-1944), an Irish-American labor leader, was a prominent figure in the American Federation of Labor. He served as the organization's vice president from 1911 to 1944 and played a crucial role in shaping labor policies during that time.

Finally, Lester Lundy (1905-1967) was an American jazz bandleader and saxophonist who was active in the swing era of the 1930s and 1940s. His band, the Lester Lundy Orchestra, performed at various venues and recorded several albums.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lundy

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

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

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