Explore the Family Name Guitron
The meaning of Guitron
Hispanic (mainly Mexico; Guitrón): possibly derived from Spanish guitarrón, an augmentative of guitarra in the colloquial sense ‘rogue’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Guillermo, Francisco, Miguel, Alfredo, Jose, Jose Angel, Juan, Maria Del, Roberto, Alfonso, Armida, Blanca.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Guitron in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Guitron has seen a significant increase over the past decade. In 2000, Guitron was ranked as the 29,040th most popular surname in the United States, with 769 individuals carrying this name. However, by 2010, it had risen to the 23,750th spot, representing an 18.22% jump in its ranking. The number of people carrying the surname also increased by 38.49%, growing from 769 in 2000 to 1,065 in 2010. The proportion of the population with the surname per 100k also saw a rise of 24.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,040 | #23,750 | 18.22% |
| Count | 769 | 1,065 | 38.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.36 | 24.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Guitron
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Guitron identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 94.28% identified as such, and this figure rose slightly to 95.31% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 5.20% in 2000 to 4.32% in 2010. No individuals with the surname Guitron identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.28% | 95.31% | 1.09% |
| White | 5.2% | 4.32% | -16.92% |
| 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% |