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

Rundell, 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 Rundell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rundell in America

Rundell is the 16470th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rundell surname appeared 1,745 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Rundell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rundell 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 Rundell

The surname Rundell originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "rundel," which means "a small stream" or "a brook." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name likely lived near a small watercourse or stream.

The earliest recorded instances of the Rundell surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of England, including Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Derbyshire. Some of the earliest spellings of the name include Rundell, Rundall, Rondell, and Rondall.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Rundell surname was John Rundell, who was mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire in 1301. Another early record is that of William Rundell, who was listed in the Hundredorum Rolls of Lincolnshire in 1273.

While the Rundell surname does not appear in the iconic Domesday Book of 1086, it is believed to have originated around the same time period in various parts of England. The name may have been associated with certain place names, such as Rundell Bridge in Yorkshire or Rundell Farm in Gloucestershire, although the exact connections are uncertain.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Rundell surname. One of the most prominent was Philip Rundell (1746-1827), a renowned English goldsmith and jeweler who co-founded the prestigious Rundell, Bridge & Rundell firm in London. His work was highly sought after by the British royal family and nobility.

Another notable figure was Joseph Rundell (1789-1866), an English botanist and taxonomist who made significant contributions to the study of Australian flora. He was also a respected teacher and author of several botanical works.

In the realm of sports, Edward Rundell (1911-1992) was a renowned English cricketer who played for Somerset County Cricket Club in the 1930s and 1940s. He achieved great success as both a batsman and wicket-keeper.

Martha Rundell (1744-1828) was an influential English author and cookery writer, best known for her book "A New System of Domestic Cookery," which was a popular household manual in the early 19th century.

Lastly, John Rundell (1819-1900) was a prominent English architect who designed several notable buildings, including the Dursley Town Hall and the Hardwicke Court in Gloucestershire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rundell

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

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

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