Explore the Family Name Gunnells
The meaning of Gunnells
Irish or English: variant of Gunnell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gunnells in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Gunnells surname has seen steady growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 18,802, but by 2010, it had improved to 18,137, marking a 3.54 percent increase. The count of individuals bearing the surname also surged from 1,347 to 1,535 during this period, indicating a 13.96 percent rise. This upward trend is further substantiated by the proportion per 100,000 people, which grew from 0.5 to 0.52, exhibiting an expansion of 4 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,802 | #18,137 | 3.54% |
| Count | 1,347 | 1,535 | 13.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.52 | 4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gunnells
The ethnicity associated with the Gunnells surname has also shifted slightly over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, those identifying as White constituted the largest segment at 87.82 percent, but this figure dipped marginally to 86.06 percent by 2010. There was a notable uptick in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.11 percent to 3.26 percent, a staggering 193.69 percent growth. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black decreased by 11.44 percent. It's worth mentioning that there were new representations in 2010 from Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Natives, which were previously non-existent or suppressed for privacy in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.82% | 86.06% | -2% |
| Black | 8.39% | 7.43% | -11.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 3.26% | 193.69% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 2.54% | 48.54% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.33% | 0% |