Explore the Family Name Gudger
The meaning of Gudger
English (Leicestershire and Warwickshire): late variant of Goodyear.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gudger in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gudger has slightly decreased over the last decade. In 2000, it was ranked at 28,460, but by 2010, it had slipped to a rank of 30,250, representing a decrease of 6.29%. The number of people with this surname also saw a minor decrease from 789 in 2000 to 774 in 2010, a decline of 1.9%. Additionally, the proportion per 100k individuals dropped by 10.34%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,460 | #30,250 | -6.29% |
| Count | 789 | 774 | -1.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.26 | -10.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gudger
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Gudger also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, those identifying as two or more races increased notably by 104.21%. The Hispanic representation also grew by 84.13%. White and Black ethnicities remained predominant, with Whites seeing a marginal increase of 0.16% and Blacks experiencing a slight decrease of 7.74%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.57% | 50.65% | 0.16% |
| Black | 46.77% | 43.15% | -7.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 3.88% | 104.21% |
| Hispanic | 0.63% | 1.16% | 84.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |