Explore the Family Name Guire
The meaning of Guire
1. Irish: shortened form of McGuire. 2. Americanized form of German Geier. 3. In some cases possibly also French: habitational name from (La) Guire, the name of several places in the southwestern part of France. Compare Deguire.
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How common is the last name Guire in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Guire has increased significantly from 2000 to 2010. The rank improved from 60,083 in 2000 to 54,178 in 2010, suggesting a rise in popularity by nearly 10 percent. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname grew from 314 to 381, an increase of approximately 21 percent. Even the proportion per 100,000 people saw an uptick, moving from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010, a growth of over 8 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,083 | #54,178 | 9.83% |
| Count | 314 | 381 | 21.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Guire
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Guire from the same Decennial U.S. Census data, it's evident that there have been some fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. People identifying as White form the majority, though there was a slight decrease from 93.95% in 2000 to 92.65% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Hispanic identified Guire surname holders saw a notable increase of approximately 34 percent, growing from 2.55% to 3.41%. Interestingly, the group identifying as Black surfaced in the 2010 data with 2.10%, where none were recorded in 2000. No changes were observed in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, while the proportion of two or more races saw a decline of nearly 18 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.95% | 92.65% | -1.38% |
| Hispanic | 2.55% | 3.41% | 33.73% |
| Black | 0% | 2.1% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.91% | 1.57% | -17.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |