Explore the Family Name Geurin
The meaning of Geurin
Altered form of French Guérin (see Guerin).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Geurin in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Geurin has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 33,782 among all surnames, but by 2010, its ranking had fallen to 35,395, signifying a change of -4.77%. During this period, the number of individuals with the Geurin surname remained stable at 636, while the proportion per 100k fell from 0.24 to 0.22, marking a decline of -8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,782 | #35,395 | -4.77% |
| Count | 636 | 636 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Geurin
In terms of ethnic identity, the Geurin surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, which increased slightly from 93.40% in 2000 to 94.81% in 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of Geurins identifying with two or more races decreased by -21.36%, going from 2.20% in 2000 to 1.73% in 2010. There was no recorded data for Asian/Pacific Islander Geurins in either year. Interestingly, the Hispanic and Black percentages showed significant changes; the Hispanic percentage dropped from 1.10% in 2000 to zero in 2010, while the Black category, which had no representation in 2000, saw an increase to 1.10% in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category also experienced a decrease, from 1.89% in 2000 to 1.26% in 2010, marking a decline of -33.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.4% | 94.81% | 1.51% |
| Two or More Races | 2.2% | 1.73% | -21.36% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.89% | 1.26% | -33.33% |
| Black | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 0% | 0% |