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

Runion, 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 Runion surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Runion in America

Runion is the 10219th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Runion surname appeared 3,154 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 Runion.

We can also compare 2010 data for Runion 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 Runion

The surname Runion has its origins in the Anglo-Saxon period of English history, believed to have emerged in the region of Lincolnshire, England. It is thought to derive from the Old English word "rún," meaning "rune" or "secret," suggesting a possible connection to early runic inscriptions or individuals involved in their creation or interpretation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Runion can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Runion" in the county of Lincolnshire. This historical record provides evidence of the name's existence and usage during the Norman conquest of England.

In the 13th century, variations of the name began to appear in various historical records, such as the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where it is documented as "Runyon." This spelling variation likely emerged due to regional dialect and pronunciation differences.

One notable bearer of the Runion name was Sir John Runion, a prominent landowner and knight who lived in the 14th century. He is mentioned in the Feet of Fines for the county of Lincolnshire in 1327, documenting his acquisition of land and property.

Another historical figure with the Runion surname was William Runion, a merchant and trader who resided in the city of Bristol, England, during the 16th century. Records from the Bristol Port Books of 1542 detail his involvement in the import and export of various goods.

In the 17th century, the surname Runion can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Nottingham, where the baptism of John Runion, son of Richard and Elizabeth Runion, is recorded in 1632. This entry provides insight into the spread and usage of the name across different regions of England.

Another notable bearer of the Runion name was Thomas Runion, a poet and playwright who lived in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. His works, including the play "The Amorous Prince" and a collection of poems titled "Poetic Musings," were published in London in the early 1700s.

As the centuries progressed, the Runion surname continued to spread across various regions of England and eventually to other parts of the world, carried by individuals and families who emigrated from their ancestral homelands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Runion

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

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

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