Explore the Family Name Gudde
The meaning of Gudde
1. German: variant of Gude. 2. Dutch and German: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name composed with got ‘god’ or gōd ‘good’.
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How common is the last name Gudde in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Gudde" has seen a slight decrease over time. In 2000, the surname ranked 79,676 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen to 82,613, representing a change of -3.69. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual number of people carrying this surname increased marginally from 222 in 2000 to 228 in 2010, indicating a modest growth of 2.7%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,676 | #82,613 | -3.69% |
| Count | 222 | 228 | 2.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gudde
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname "Gudde" identify as White. In 2000, a significant 97.3% identified as White and while this figure decreased slightly to 93.86% in 2010, it remains the dominant ethnicity for this surname. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of American Indian and Alaskan Native representation in the 2010 census, accounting for 2.63% of Gudde bearers. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or belonging to two or more races during either census period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.3% | 93.86% | -3.54% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.63% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |