Explore the Family Name Guia
The meaning of Guia
Spanish, Catalan, Galician, and Portuguese: habitational name from any of the places so named. Compare De Guia.
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How common is the last name Guia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Guia has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. Originally ranking 49,057 in 2000, it dropped to rank 51,610 in 2010, marking a -5.2% change. The actual count of people with the Guia surname remained the same at 403 in both years. However, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a decrease from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010, indicating a -6.67% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,057 | #51,610 | -5.2% |
| Count | 403 | 403 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Guia
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts among individuals with the Guia surname from 2000 to 2010. A notable decrease was seen in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, moving from 12.66% to 8.44%, a -33.33% change. There was also a drop to zero in those identifying with two or more races. On the other hand, there was a slight increase in those identifying as White, from 13.4% to 14.39%, a 7.39% change, and a larger increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 71.46% to 76.67%, a 7.29% change. No one identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 71.46% | 76.67% | 7.29% |
| White | 13.4% | 14.39% | 7.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 12.66% | 8.44% | -33.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |