Explore the Family Name Guidroz
The meaning of Guidroz
Swiss French (Vaud): variant of Gindroz, a cognate of Gendreau. It has apparently died out in Switzerland. Compare Guitreau. Some characteristic forenames: French Antoine, Camille, Emile, Pierre, Sylvian, Yves.
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How common is the last name Guidroz in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Guidroz has seen a modest change in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 16,571st most popular surname in the United States. By 2010, it had slipped slightly to 16,704th place, representing a marginal dip of 0.8%. However, despite its drop in rank, the actual number of people carrying the Guidroz surname increased during this period. The count went up from 1,595 in 2000 to 1,714 in 2010, marking a growth of 7.46%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Guidroz surname per 100,000 residents decreased by 1.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,571 | #16,704 | -0.8% |
| Count | 1,595 | 1,714 | 7.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.58 | -1.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Guidroz
When it comes to the ethnic identity of those bearing the Guidroz surname, some interesting shifts were observed between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority identified as White (90.16% in 2000 and 85.88% in 2010), the percentage saw a decrease of 4.75% over the decade. Meanwhile, there was an increase in other ethnicities. Those identifying as Black increased from 6.27% in 2000 to 9.04% in 2010, a jump of 44.18%, and individuals identifying as Hispanic also rose from 1.63% to 2.10%, a 28.83% boost. An even more notable change was observed among those identifying with two or more races, which grew from 0.94% to 1.69% — a considerable 79.79% increase. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.16% | 85.88% | -4.75% |
| Black | 6.27% | 9.04% | 44.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 2.1% | 28.83% |
| Two or More Races | 0.94% | 1.69% | 79.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |