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

Runningbear, 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 Runningbear surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Runningbear in America

Runningbear is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Runningbear surname appeared 138 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 Runningbear.

We can also compare 2010 data for Runningbear 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 Runningbear

The surname RUNNINGBEAR is of Native American origin, specifically from the Cheyenne tribe. It is believed to have originated in the 18th century or earlier, during a time when many Native American tribes were still living in their traditional ways.

The name RUNNINGBEAR is a descriptive name, likely given to an individual who possessed the qualities of speed and strength, like a bear. In the Cheyenne language, the name would have been a combination of words reflecting these characteristics.

One of the earliest known records of the name RUNNINGBEAR appears in a journal kept by a French fur trapper in the late 1700s. He mentions trading with a Cheyenne man by that name, describing him as a skilled hunter and warrior.

Another historical reference can be found in the accounts of the Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876, where a Cheyenne warrior named RUNNINGBEAR was noted for his bravery alongside the famous Lakota leader, Crazy Horse.

In the late 19th century, a prominent Cheyenne chief named RUNNINGBEAR (c. 1820-1890) was known for his efforts to preserve his tribe's way of life and negotiate with the U.S. government for land rights.

Another notable figure was RUNNINGBEAR (1865-1947), a Cheyenne artist and painter who was part of the Native American Renaissance movement in the early 20th century, helping to promote and preserve traditional art forms.

During the early 20th century, a Cheyenne woman named RUNNINGBEAR (1895-1978) became a respected educator and advocate for Native American rights, working to establish schools and promote cultural preservation.

While the surname RUNNINGBEAR is relatively uncommon outside of Native American communities, it remains a proud symbol of the Cheyenne people's history and cultural traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Runningbear

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

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

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