Explore the Family Name Guentner
The meaning of Guentner
German (Güntner): variant of Günther (see Guenther). Compare Guntner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Guentner in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Guentner decreased slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Guentner ranked 90,652 in popularity with a count of 189, representing 0.07 per 100k people. By 2010, it had fallen to rank 96,799 with a count of 188, a decrease of approximately 0.53 percent. This shift represents a fall in popularity of around 6.78 percent over the decade, indicating that fewer people carried this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #90,652 | #96,799 | -6.78% |
| Count | 189 | 188 | -0.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Guentner
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Guentner surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease of 3.21 percent over the decade. In 2000, 99.47 percent identified as White, falling to 96.28 percent by 2010. Other ethnic identities including Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all reported 0 percent for both years, suggesting no individuals with the Guentner surname identified within these categories during these census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.47% | 96.28% | -3.21% |
| 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% |