Explore the Family Name Gudeman
The meaning of Gudeman
Americanized form of German Gudemann and Güdemann: status name for a nobleman, land holder, or a honorable citizen, from Middle Low German gudeman, literally ‘good man’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gudeman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gudeman saw a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 52,500th in terms of most popular surnames in the United States, and by 2010, it had risen slightly to a rank of 52,267th. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased during this period, from 371 in 2000 to 397 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 7.01%. However, when comparing the proportion of people with the surname Gudeman per 100,000 U.S. residents, there was a minor decrease from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,500 | #52,267 | 0.44% |
| Count | 371 | 397 | 7.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gudeman
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the surname Gudeman is primarily associated with those of White ethnic identity. In 2000, nearly all (99.73%) of the individuals with this surname identified as White, and although this percentage decreased slightly to 98.99% in 2010, it still represents an overwhelming majority. The data for other ethnic identities, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and those identifying with two or more races was either zero or suppressed for privacy in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.73% | 98.99% | -0.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |