Explore the Family Name Guenzel
The meaning of Guenzel
German (Günzel): from a pet form of the personal name Günther (see Guenther). Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Otto, Rudi.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Guenzel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Guenzel saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010, with its rank falling from 83,965 to 84,748. In terms of count, however, there was a small increase in the number of people with this surname, rising from 208 in 2000 to 221 in 2010. Despite the increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 12.5%, indicating that while the number of people with this surname increased, it did so at a slower rate than the population as a whole.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,965 | #84,748 | -0.93% |
| Count | 208 | 221 | 6.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Guenzel
The ethnic identity associated with the Guenzel surname is predominantly White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, accounting for 99.04% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 98.19% in 2010. There were no significant changes or representation in other ethnic categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both years. This suggests that individuals with the Guenzel surname are overwhelmingly identified as White.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.04% | 98.19% | -0.86% |
| 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% |