Explore the Family Name Guaman
The meaning of Guaman
Amerindian (mainly Ecuador; Guamán): from a Castilianized form of Quechuan waman ‘falcon’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Guaman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Guaman has significantly increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 18,626 out of all surnames in the United States; however, by 2010, it had jumped to a rank of 9,461 - an impressive increase of 49.21%. The number of individuals with this surname also rose dramatically during this period, from 1,364 in 2000 to 3,439 in 2010, marking a 152.13% growth. Similarly, the proportion of people named Guaman per 100,000 residents grew from 0.51 to 1.17, an increase of 129.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,626 | #9,461 | 49.21% |
| Count | 1,364 | 3,439 | 152.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 1.17 | 129.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Guaman
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Guaman has also shifted slightly over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly all (96.04%) of those with the surname identified as Hispanic, a percentage that increased slightly to 97.44% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 3.08% to 1.95%, suggesting a decline in the number of Guaman individuals who identify as White. New demographics appeared in 2010: 0.32% of Guamans identified as Black and 0.23% as Asian/Pacific Islander. No changes were reported for individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 96.04% | 97.44% | 1.46% |
| White | 3.08% | 1.95% | -36.69% |
| Black | 0% | 0.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.23% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.59% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |