Explore the Family Name Guinness
The meaning of Guinness
Irish: from Mag Aonghusa or Mag Aonghuis, see McGuinness.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Guinness in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Guinness saw a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name jumped from 133,114 in 2000 to 111,988 in 2010, marking a change of approximately 15.87%. Additionally, the count of people with this surname grew from 117 to 157 during this period, reflecting an increase of 34.19%. Consequently, the proportion of people per 100k with the surname Guinness also rose by 25%, from 0.04 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #133,114 | #111,988 | 15.87% |
| Count | 117 | 157 | 34.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.05 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Guinness
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Guinness, there were some noticeable changes over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, with a slight increase from 90.60% in 2000 to 93.63% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic decreased by 25.54%, from 5.13% in 2000 to 3.82% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.6% | 93.63% | 3.34% |
| Hispanic | 5.13% | 3.82% | -25.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |