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

Runions, 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 Runions surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Runions in America

Runions is the 24012th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Runions surname appeared 1,050 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 Runions.

We can also compare 2010 data for Runions 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 Runions

The surname RUNIONS is an English name with origins dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "rune," which referred to a secret or mystery. This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have been associated with the mysterious or mystical arts.

The name was first recorded in Lincolnshire, a county in the East Midlands region of England. Historical records show variations in spelling, such as Runion, Runyons, and Runyones. These variations likely emerged due to the inconsistent spelling practices of the time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, where a certain John Runyon is mentioned as a landowner in Lincolnshire. This reference provides evidence of the name's existence and its association with the area during the medieval period.

In the 16th century, the RUNIONS name appeared in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Nottingham. A baptismal record from 1589 mentions a child named William Runions, son of Thomas and Elizabeth Runions.

During the 17th century, the name gained some prominence in the English counties of Derbyshire and Leicestershire. Notable individuals from this period include:

1. Richard Runions (1625-1688), a wealthy merchant and landowner in Derby.
2. Elizabeth Runions (1641-1712), a renowned herbalist and midwife from Loughborough, Leicestershire.

In the 18th century, the RUNIONS name spread to other parts of England, including London and the surrounding areas. One notable figure from this time was:

3. Samuel Runions (1729-1802), a successful banker and financier in the City of London.

As the Industrial Revolution gained momentum in the 19th century, many RUNIONS families migrated to urban centers in search of employment opportunities. This led to a wider dispersal of the name throughout England and beyond. Two notable individuals from this era were:

4. Robert Runions (1795-1872), a prominent industrialist and factory owner in Manchester.
5. Mary Runions (1823-1901), a social reformer and advocate for women's rights in London.

Throughout its history, the RUNIONS surname has been associated with various occupations and social classes, reflecting the diverse experiences of its bearers over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Runions

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

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

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