Explore the Family Name Gonthier
The meaning of Gonthier
French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Gundhari, composed of the elements gund ‘battle’ + hari, heri ‘army’ (see Gunter). Compare Gauthier 2. History: Bernard Gonthier from Paris, France, married Marguerite Paquet in Quebec City, QC, in 1676. Some characteristic forenames: French Henri, Alexandre, Andre, Chantale, Denys, Gilles, Monique, Normand, Piere, Renald.
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How common is the last name Gonthier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gonthier has slightly dropped over a decade from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 54,269 in 2000, it slipped to 54,752 by 2010, reflecting a decrease of 0.89 percent. However, there was a slight increase in the actual count of this surname from 356 in 2000 to 376 in 2010, representing a rise of 5.62 percent. The proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.13 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,269 | #54,752 | -0.89% |
| Count | 356 | 376 | 5.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gonthier
In terms of ethnicity, also based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Gonthier surname identified as White, although there was a small decrease from 97.19 percent in 2000 to 95.74 percent in 2010. Interestingly, while there were no individuals who identified as Hispanic in 2000, by 2010, this ethnic identity had emerged and represented 2.39 percent of those with the surname. There were neither any change for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities nor any reported in 2000 or 2010. The representation of those identifying with two or more races also decreased from 1.40 percent in 2000 to none by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.19% | 95.74% | -1.49% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |