Explore the Family Name De Guia
The meaning of De Guia
Spanish: variant of Guia, with the preposition de ‘from’. This surname is most common in the Philippines.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name De Guia in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname De Guia has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, De Guia was ranked 45,573rd in popularity and by 2010, it had risen to 38,850th. This represents a jump of almost 15%. In terms of actual count, there was an even more impressive surge of 28.51%, rising from 442 individuals bearing the name in 2000 to 568 in 2010. The proportion of individuals named De Guia per 100,000 also rose by 18.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,573 | #38,850 | 14.75% |
| Count | 442 | 568 | 28.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.19 | 18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Guia
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname De Guia, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with this surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group accounted for 88.46% in 2000 and 88.38% in 2010, showing a slight decrease of 0.09%. There was a dramatic increase in those identifying with two or more races, which went up by 119.28% over the decade. Those identifying as White decreased by 38.26%, while Hispanic identifiers decreased by 15.26%. There were no people with this surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 88.46% | 88.38% | -0.09% |
| Two or More Races | 2.49% | 5.46% | 119.28% |
| White | 6.56% | 4.05% | -38.26% |
| Hispanic | 2.49% | 2.11% | -15.26% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |