Explore the Family Name Guimond
The meaning of Guimond
French: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements wīg ‘battle, combat’ + mund ‘protection’. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Andre, Normand, Valmore, Auguste, Camil, Cecile, Emile, Ghislain, Gilles, Lucien, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Guimond in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Guimond has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank fell from 15020 in 2000 to 16444 in 2010, marking a change of -9.48%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 1805 to 1749, reflecting a -3.1% change. Furthermore, the proportion per 100k individuals decreased by -11.94%, from 0.67 to 0.59.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,020 | #16,444 | -9.48% |
| Count | 1,805 | 1,749 | -3.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.67 | 0.59 | -11.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Guimond
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among those bearing the Guimond surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indians and Alaskan Natives with this surname both dropped by -13.64% and -38.55% respectively. Conversely, there were increases in the percentages of those identifying as Two or more races (+81.82%), Hispanic (+27.66%), and Black (+3.03%). However, the majority of individuals with the Guimond surname identified as White in both years, although there was a slight decrease of -0.41% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.57% | 96.17% | -0.41% |
| Two or More Races | 0.66% | 1.2% | 81.82% |
| Hispanic | 0.94% | 1.2% | 27.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.66% | 0.57% | -13.64% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.83% | 0.51% | -38.55% |
| Black | 0.33% | 0.34% | 3.03% |