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

Runde, 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 Runde surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Runde in America

Runde is the 25356th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Runde surname appeared 976 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 Runde.

We can also compare 2010 data for Runde 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 Runde

The surname Runde is of German origin, derived from the Old High German word "rund" or "runden," meaning "round" or "rounded." The name likely originated in the Middle Ages, referring to a person's physical appearance, occupation, or association with a particular location.

The earliest recorded instances of the Runde surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of present-day Germany. It is believed that the name may have initially referred to individuals who lived near a round or circular structure, such as a tower or a hill.

In the 15th century, the surname Runde appeared in the records of the city of Nuremberg, where a certain Hans Runde was mentioned as a respected citizen and merchant. During this period, the name was also found in other German cities like Hamburg and Cologne.

The Runde surname has a long and distinguished history, with several notable individuals bearing this name over the centuries. One of the earliest recorded figures was Johannes Runde, a German theologian and philosopher who lived in the late 16th century. He was known for his works on ethics and moral philosophy.

In the 17th century, a prominent Dutch painter named Arend Runde gained recognition for his landscapes and still-life paintings. He was born in Amsterdam in 1625 and his works can be found in various museums across Europe.

During the 18th century, the name Runde became associated with the German literary and intellectual circles. Johann Friedrich Runde, born in 1737, was a renowned writer and poet who contributed significantly to the development of German literature during the Enlightenment period.

In the 19th century, the Runde surname gained further recognition with the achievements of Wilhelm Runde, a German engineer and inventor. He was born in 1826 and is credited with developing several innovative technologies in the field of mechanical engineering.

Another notable figure was Karl Runde, a German military officer who served during the First World War. He was born in 1871 and played a crucial role in the German war efforts, earning numerous honors and distinctions for his service.

While the surname Runde originated in Germany, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. The name can be found in countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia, where descendants of German immigrants have settled over the generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Runde

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

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

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