Explore the Family Name Gumina
The meaning of Gumina
Italian (southern): from gomena ‘cable, hawser’, hence probably a metonymic occupational name for a cable maker. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Sal, Pietro, Salvatore, Angelo, Antonio, Francesca, Santo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gumina in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gumina saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 34,210th most common surname but dropped to 37,029th place by 2010, indicating an 8.24% decline. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 627 to 603, marking a 3.83% decrease. Accordingly, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 residents has shrunk by 13.04%, from 0.23 to 0.2 within the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,210 | #37,029 | -8.24% |
| Count | 627 | 603 | -3.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.2 | -13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gumina
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Gumina also shifted slightly over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of Gumina individuals identifying as White remained relatively stable at around 95%. There was a small increase in the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders from 0 to 1.49, while those identifying as two or more races dropped from 1.91 to 0. The percentage of Hispanic individuals fell slightly from 2.07 to 1.99. Meanwhile, there were no recorded changes in the percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.37% | 95.52% | 0.16% |
| Hispanic | 2.07% | 1.99% | -3.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.91% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |