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

Rundgren, 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 Rundgren surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rundgren in America

Rundgren is the 97210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rundgren surname appeared 187 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 Rundgren.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rundgren 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 Rundgren

The surname Rundgren has its origins in Sweden, dating back to the 16th century. It is a compound name, with "Rund" meaning "round" or "circle" in Swedish, while "gren" means "branch" or "twig." This suggests the name may have once referred to someone who lived near a circular thicket or copse of trees.

The earliest known record of the name appears in the parish registers of Älvdalen, a region in the northern Swedish province of Dalarna, in the late 1500s. Variations in spelling, such as Rundgreen and Rundgrehn, were common in those days due to the lack of standardized orthography.

One of the first documented individuals with this surname was Olof Rundgren, a farmer born in Älvdalen in 1624. His son, Nils Olofsson Rundgren (1658-1732), was a prominent figure in the local Lutheran church and served as a deacon for many years.

By the 18th century, the name had spread to other parts of Sweden, with records showing Rundgrens living in Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö. A notable bearer was Johan Rundgren (1789-1866), a merchant and ship owner from Gothenburg who amassed a considerable fortune through international trade.

In the 19th century, several Rundgrens emigrated to the United States, likely fleeing poverty or seeking better opportunities. One of the earliest was Anders Rundgren (1812-1891), who settled in Minnesota and became a successful farmer. His grandson, Carl Rundgren (1878-1952), was a well-known Lutheran minister and author in Minneapolis.

Another prominent American Rundgren was Todd Rundgren (born 1948), a singer-songwriter and record producer from Philadelphia. He is known for his eclectic style and hits like "Hello It's Me" and "Bang the Drum All Day."

Other noteworthy individuals with the surname include Swedish actress Lena Rundgren (born 1955), Swedish football player Patrik Rundgren (born 1980), and Norwegian speed skater Sverre Lunde Rundgren (born 1989).

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rundgren

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

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

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