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

Wunder, 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 Wunder surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wunder in America

Wunder is the 12865th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wunder surname appeared 2,393 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 Wunder.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wunder 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 Wunder

The surname "Wunder" is of German origin, derived from the Old High German word "wuntar," which means "miracle" or "wonder." This name first emerged in the medieval period, likely in the regions of modern-day Germany and Austria.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Wunder" can be found in the Codex Traditionum Monasterii Sancti Petri, a medieval manuscript from the 12th century that documents land transactions and property transfers in the region of Salzburg, Austria. This document mentions individuals with the surname "Wunder" as landowners and witnesses to legal proceedings.

In the 14th century, the name "Wunder" appeared in the records of the city of Nuremberg, Germany, where it was associated with several prominent families involved in trade and craftsmanship. One notable individual from this era was Hans Wunder (c. 1300-1370), a skilled goldsmith and jeweler who created intricate works for the local nobility.

During the Renaissance period, the name "Wunder" gained further recognition through the works of the German astronomer and mathematician, Johannes Wunder (1492-1557). Born in the town of Kauffungen, he made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and published several influential treatises on astronomy.

In the 17th century, the surname "Wunder" was associated with the town of Wunderburg, located in the Palatinate region of Germany. This town's name, derived from the German word "Wunder," likely contributed to the prevalence of the surname in the area.

Another notable figure with the surname "Wunder" was the German philosopher and theologian, Johann Friedrich Wunder (1666-1727), who served as a professor at the University of Leipzig and wrote extensively on ethics and moral philosophy.

Throughout the centuries, the surname "Wunder" has been found across various regions of Germany, Austria, and neighboring areas, often associated with individuals involved in intellectual pursuits, craftsmanship, and local communities. While the name's exact origins remain somewhat obscure, its connection to the concept of "wonder" and "miracle" has endured, reflecting the cultural and linguistic heritage of the German-speaking regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wunder

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

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

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