Explore the Family Name Guderian
The meaning of Guderian
North German: nickname from a shortened form of guter Jahn (Johann) ‘good John’. Some characteristic forenames: German Guenther.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Guderian in the United States?
The surname Guderian, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 48,380th and dropped to 51,281st in 2010, marking a 6% decline. During this period, the number of people with this last name also saw a minor reduction, going from 410 to 406, a drop of just under 1%. The proportion per 100,000 people also dipped by approximately 6.67%, moving from 0.15 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,380 | #51,281 | -6% |
| Count | 410 | 406 | -0.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Guderian
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Guderian, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with this surname are of White ethnicity. In 2000, the percentage was 97.8, which slightly decreased to 96.06 in 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. However, the census did show a new development in 2010: around 1.72% of people with the Guderian surname identified as being of two or more races, and about 1.48% identified as Hispanic. These categories had not been represented in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.8% | 96.06% | -1.78% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |