Explore the Family Name Gucwa
The meaning of Gucwa
Polish: Polonized pet form of the German personal name Gozwin, a derivative of an ancient Germanic personal name meaning ‘friend of the Goths’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Mieczyslaw, Piotr.
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How common is the last name Gucwa in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gucwa saw a minor decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 52,935th most popular surname in the United States with 367 individuals bearing it. A decade later, in 2010, it dropped slightly to the 55,121st rank, despite the count increasing by 1.63% to 373 individuals. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a reduction of 7.14%, moving from 0.14 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,935 | #55,121 | -4.13% |
| Count | 367 | 373 | 1.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gucwa
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Gucwa is predominantly White, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, approximately 95.1% of those with this surname identified as White, and this percentage rose to 98.12% in 2010. Additionally, there was a small percentage (3.54%) in 2000 that identified with two or more races, but this decreased to zero by 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.1% | 98.12% | 3.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.54% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |