Explore the Family Name Guha
The meaning of Guha
Indian (West Bengal) and Bangladeshi: Kayastha name, from Sanskrit guhā ‘cave’, with the conventional metaphorical sense ‘heart or mind’. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Ratan, Amitava, Asim, Manju, Prabir, Ranjan, Sanjiv, Aloke, Amala, Amit, Anima, Arun.
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How common is the last name Guha in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Guha significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. It rose in rank from 54,766 to 37,029—a jump of 32.39%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a substantial increase of 71.31%, growing from 352 to 603 people. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people in the United States increased by 53.85%, from 0.13 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,766 | #37,029 | 32.39% |
| Count | 352 | 603 | 71.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.2 | 53.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Guha
The ethnicity associated with the surname Guha also saw changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, increasing from 86.93% to 89.88%. Individuals identifying as two or more races also saw an increase from 5.40% to 5.80%. However, there was a significant decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as White, dropping from 7.10% to 3.48%. Data for Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities were either zero or suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 86.93% | 89.88% | 3.39% |
| Two or More Races | 5.4% | 5.8% | 7.41% |
| White | 7.1% | 3.48% | -50.99% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |