Sundin
A surname referring to a person from the parish of Sund in Sweden.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 925 Americans carry the last name Sundin. That puts it at #29,422 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.27 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 370,545 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sundin surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
925
1 in 370,545
Census rank
#29,422
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
803
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 803 bearers of the surname Sundin in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.27 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 29422nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sundin, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.0%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sundin
The surname Sundin has its origins in Sweden, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old Swedish word "sund," meaning a strait or a narrow passage of water. The name likely originated in areas near the Swedish coast or near major waterways.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Sundin can be found in Swedish parish records from the 16th and 17th centuries. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Lars Sundin, a farmer from Södermanland, Sweden, who was born around 1620.
In the 17th century, the Sundin family was prominent in the town of Sund, located in the province of Västergötland. The town's name, which means "the strait," likely influenced the surname's spelling and pronunciation.
During the 19th century, the Sundin name gained recognition with several notable individuals. Johan Sundin (1818-1898) was a Swedish politician and member of the Riksdag, the national legislature of Sweden. Gustaf Sundin (1847-1927) was a renowned Swedish mathematician and professor at Uppsala University.
In the 20th century, the most famous bearer of the Sundin name was Mats Sundin, a Swedish professional ice hockey player. Born in 1971 in Bromma, Sweden, Mats Sundin played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over 18 seasons, primarily with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Other notable individuals with the surname Sundin include Inger Sundin (1925-2018), a Swedish actress known for her roles in films and television series, and Jonas Sundin (born 1961), a Swedish singer and songwriter who gained popularity in the 1980s.
While the Sundin name is most commonly associated with Sweden, it has also been found in other Scandinavian countries and in areas with Swedish immigration, such as parts of North America.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sundin
Among Census respondents with the surname Sundin, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.0%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Sundin bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Sundin surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.0%
- Two or more races3.0%
- Hispanic or Latino1.9%
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8%
- Unknown or suppressed0.4%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Sundin surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,555 | #29,422 | -30.4% |
| Count | 1,064 | 803 | -24.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.39 | 0.27 | -30.8% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Sundin bearers went from 1,064 to 803 (-24.5% change). The surname moved down 6,867 positions in the national ranking, going from #22,555 to #29,422.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Sundin
FAQ
Sundin surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Sundin?
The surname Sundin holds position #29,422 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 925 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.27 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Sundin surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sundin, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.0%) and Hispanic (1.9%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.