Explore the Family Name Gujral
The meaning of Gujral
Indian (Punjab): Arora and Sikh name based on the name of an Arora clan, and also of a Jat clan.
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How common is the last name Gujral in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gujral has seen a significant rise in the United States. In 2000, the rank was 76,946 and by 2010, it had jumped to 65,782, marking an increase of 14.51%. In terms of the actual count, there were 232 individuals with this surname in 2000 which grew to 301 in 2010, a substantial increase of 29.74%. The proportion of people named Gujral per 100,000 also rose from 0.09 to 0.1 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,946 | #65,782 | 14.51% |
| Count | 232 | 301 | 29.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gujral
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gujral, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group increased from 88.36% in 2000 to 91.03% in 2010, seeing a change of 3.02%. The percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as two or more races also increased slightly from 4.74% to 5.32% over the decade. However, the proportion of those identifying as White dropped from 3.88% to 2.66%, indicating a decline of 31.44%. There were no individuals identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both the years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 88.36% | 91.03% | 3.02% |
| Two or More Races | 4.74% | 5.32% | 12.24% |
| White | 3.88% | 2.66% | -31.44% |
| Hispanic | 3.02% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |