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

Rundlett, 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 Rundlett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rundlett in America

Rundlett is the 63218th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rundlett surname appeared 316 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 Rundlett.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rundlett 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 Rundlett

The surname Rundlett has its origins in the United Kingdom, specifically in England. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, sometime around the 13th or 14th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English word "rund," meaning "round" or "circular," and may have been a descriptive surname given to someone who lived near a circular landmark or structure.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Rundlett name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire, dated around 1327. Here, the name is listed as "Rundelet." This spelling variation suggests that the name may have evolved over time, with different regional dialects influencing its pronunciation and written form.

In the late 15th century, the Rundlett surname appears in the records of the town of Rotherham, Yorkshire, where a family bearing this name resided. One notable individual from this period was Robert Rundlett, who was born in Rotherham in 1472 and later became a respected merchant and landowner in the area.

As the centuries progressed, the Rundlett name spread to other parts of England, with records indicating families bearing this surname in counties such as Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, and Nottinghamshire. In the 16th century, a John Rundlett was documented as a farmer in the village of Brinsley, Nottinghamshire, born around 1520.

During the 17th century, the Rundlett name gained further prominence with the emergence of Sir Thomas Rundlett, a renowned military leader who served in the English Civil War. Sir Thomas was born in Lincolnshire in 1615 and played a crucial role in several battles, including the Battle of Marston Moor in 1644.

Another notable figure from this period was Elizabeth Rundlett, born in Derbyshire in 1638. She was a renowned herbalist and healer, widely respected for her knowledge of medicinal plants and natural remedies.

As the centuries passed, the Rundlett surname continued to spread across England and beyond, with some families eventually migrating to other parts of the world, including the United States and Canada. However, the name's roots can be traced back to its origins in the medieval English countryside, where it first emerged as a descriptive surname reflecting the landscape and surroundings of its earliest bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rundlett

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

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

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