Explore the Family Name Gauna
The meaning of Gauna
Basque: habitational name from Gauna, a place in Araba/Álava province, Basque Country (Spain). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Jesus, Juan, Amada, Manuel, Ramon, Benito, Ercilia, Fernando, Guadalupe, Ricardo, Abelino.
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How common is the last name Gauna in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gauna has increased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 11,903 in terms of frequency, with a count of 2,408 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, the ranking had jumped to 10,631 with an increase of 604 individuals, totaling 3,012 persons with the last name Gauna. This represents a growth rate of 10.69% in rank and a significant 25.08% increase in the count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,903 | #10,631 | 10.69% |
| Count | 2,408 | 3,012 | 25.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.89 | 1.02 | 14.61% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gauna
The ethnicity linked to the surname Gauna, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is primarily Hispanic, representing 85.96% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 85.46% in 2010. The White demographic associated with the surname showed a marginal increase from 10.80% to 10.86% during the same period. Notably, the percentage of Black individuals with the Gauna surname saw a significant increase of 151.52%, albeit from a low base of 0.33% in 2000 to 0.83% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander group also saw an increase of 14.37%. Conversely, the proportion of those identifying as two or more races with the Gauna surname decreased from 0.62% to 0.20%, a substantial drop of 67.74%. Lastly, American Indian and Alaskan Natives represented 0.54% in 2000 and rose slightly to 0.66% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 85.96% | 85.46% | -0.58% |
| White | 10.8% | 10.86% | 0.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.74% | 1.99% | 14.37% |
| Black | 0.33% | 0.83% | 151.52% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.54% | 0.66% | 22.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0.62% | 0.2% | -67.74% |