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

Rundle, 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 Rundle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rundle in America

Rundle is the 12328th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rundle surname appeared 2,522 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 Rundle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rundle 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 Rundle

The surname Rundle is of English origin, traced back to the medieval era in the counties of Somerset and Devon. It derives from the Old English word "rund," meaning "round" or "circular," and was likely given as a descriptive name for someone who lived near a round hill or a circular boundary.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name can be found in the Assize Rolls of Somerset from 1268, where a William Rundle is mentioned. The Hundred Rolls of 1273 also contain entries for individuals bearing the name Rundle in Somerset.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, variations of the spelling included Rundel, Rondel, and Roundell. These variations were often used interchangeably, reflecting the regional dialects and scribal variations of the time.

The surname Rundle has also been associated with several place names, such as Rundle's Green in Gloucestershire and Rundle's Gate in Somerset. These place names likely originated from individuals bearing the surname who once lived or held land in those areas.

One notable historical figure with the surname Rundle was Richard Rundle (c. 1476-1546), a wealthy merchant and Member of Parliament for Bridgwater, Somerset, during the reign of Henry VIII. Another was Thomas Rundle (1688-1743), an English clergyman and author who served as the Bishop of Derry in Ireland.

In the 17th century, John Rundle (1619-1680) was a prominent Puritan minister and member of the Westminster Assembly, playing a significant role in the English Civil War era. Elizabeth Rundle (1828-1896), born in Tavistock, Devon, was a renowned author and novelist who wrote under the pen name Mrs. Henry Wood.

Moving into the 19th century, Sir Henry Rundle (1807-1888) was a British Army officer who served in the Crimean War and the Indian Rebellion of 1857, earning the nickname "The Night Errant" for his daring exploits.

Throughout its history, the surname Rundle has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, clergymen, authors, and military officers, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bear this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rundle

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

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

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