Explore the Family Name Guenter
The meaning of Guenter
German (mainly Günter): see Gunter.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Guenter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Guenter has increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Guenter was ranked 74,675th most popular but rose to the 68,122nd position by 2010, marking a significant increase of 8.78%. The count of individuals with the surname also grew from 241 in 2000 to 289 in 2010, indicating a notable growth of almost 20%. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, there were 0.09 in 2000 and 0.1 in 2010 named Guenter, which shows an increase of 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #68,122 | 8.78% |
| Count | 241 | 289 | 19.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Guenter
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Guenter surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnicity. As per the Decennial U.S. Census data, 95.02% identified as White in 2000, and this figure slightly increased to 95.85% in 2010. A small proportion identified as Hispanic, accounting for 2.07% in 2000 and marginally growing to 2.08% in 2010. In 2000, 2.9% of people with the Guenter surname reported being of two or more races, but this percentage dropped to zero by 2010. Furthermore, while there were no individuals identifying as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, by 2010, 1.73% identified as Black. There were no changes in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.02% | 95.85% | 0.87% |
| Hispanic | 2.07% | 2.08% | 0.48% |
| Black | 0% | 1.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.9% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |