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

Sundine, 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 Sundine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sundine in America

Sundine is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sundine surname appeared 129 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 Sundine.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sundine 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 Sundine

The surname Sundine has its origins in the Scandinavian countries, particularly Sweden and Norway. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Old Norse words "sundr" and "vin," which together mean "separate meadow" or "distinct pasture."

This surname was likely initially given to individuals who lived or worked on a distinct or separate piece of land, possibly a meadow or pasture that was separate from the main village or settlement. The name may have also been associated with a particular geographical feature or location that was known for its distinct or separate meadows.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sundine can be found in various medieval records and documents from the region. For example, in the late 15th century, a man named Olav Sundine is mentioned in a legal document from the region of Värmland, Sweden.

Throughout the centuries, the name has undergone various spelling variations, such as Sundyn, Sundyne, and Sundina, reflecting regional dialects and variations in pronunciation. Some historical records also mention place names that may be related to the surname, such as Sundineholm or Sundinegården, suggesting a connection to specific locations or estates.

Notable individuals with the surname Sundine include:

1. Erik Sundine (1673-1742), a Swedish military officer and landowner in the province of Dalarna.
2. Karin Sundine (1789-1864), a Norwegian writer and poet from Trondheim.
3. Johan Sundine (1822-1903), a Swedish-American inventor and engineer known for his contributions to the development of early telegraph systems.
4. Gustav Sundine (1857-1935), a Swedish explorer and naturalist who led several expeditions to the Arctic regions.
5. Astrid Sundine (1911-1998), a Norwegian artist and sculptor renowned for her abstract metal sculptures.

While the surname Sundine may not be as common today as it once was, its history and origins can be traced back to the medieval period in Scandinavia, reflecting the region's rich cultural heritage and the significance of landholdings and geographical features in the development of surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sundine

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

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

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