Explore the Family Name Gunia
The meaning of Gunia
Polish: nickname for someone from the Carpathian Mountains, from gunia, a term denoting the overcoat forming part of the national costume of dwellers in the Carpathians. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Bogdan, Czeslaw, Ryszard.
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How common is the last name Gunia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gunia saw a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 42,912th in frequency and dropped to a ranking of 45,495th by 2010, reflecting a decrease of 6.02%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly during this decade, from 475 to 470, marking a 1.05% reduction. Furthermore, the proportion per 100k people also fell by 11.11%, going from 0.18 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,912 | #45,495 | -6.02% |
| Count | 475 | 470 | -1.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gunia
Turning to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals the majority of individuals with the surname Gunia identify as White, with figures increasing marginally from 96.00% in 2000 to 96.60% in 2010. Interestingly, there was an emergence of Hispanic representation within the Gunia surname between these years, rising from 0% to 1.91%. The presence of Asian/Pacific Islander identity, however, disappeared entirely from 2.11% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Black, American Indian, Alaskan Native, and those identifying with two or more races reported no representation in both census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96% | 96.6% | 0.62% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.91% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.11% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |