Explore the Family Name Gucciardo
The meaning of Gucciardo
Italian (Sicily): from the personal name Gucciardo, are vival of French Guichard, of ancient Germanic origin, probably composed of the elements wīg ‘battle’ or wisa ‘experience’ + hard ‘strong, brave, hardy’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmine, Biagio, Pasquale, Sal.
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How common is the last name Gucciardo in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gucciardo saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 44,027th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to 45,189th, representing a 2.64% drop. Despite this decrease in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased from 461 to 474, an increase of 2.82%. However, when adjusted for population growth, the proportion per 100,000 people declined by 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,027 | #45,189 | -2.64% |
| Count | 461 | 474 | 2.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gucciardo
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Gucciardo also shifted slightly during this period, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.18% of those with the surname identified as White, but by 2010 that figure had decreased to 95.36%. Meanwhile, there were small increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and of Two or more races, both starting from 0 in 2000 and reaching 1.27% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic also grew, from 1.74% in 2000 to 2.11% in 2010, a notable increase of 21.26%. The proportions identifying as Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native remained at zero throughout this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.18% | 95.36% | -1.87% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 2.11% | 21.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |