Explore the Family Name Gunner
The meaning of Gunner
1. English (southeastern England, of Norman origin): from the Old Norse female personal name Gunvor, Gunwǫr, Gunnor, also a common Norman name, usually Latinized as Gunnora, composed of the elements gunn ‘battle’ + vǫr, a feminine form of varr ‘defender’. 2. English: occupational name for an operator of heavy artillery from Middle English gonner ‘gunner’. 3. Americanized form of German Gönner, a habitational name for someone from any of numerous places called Gönne.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gunner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gunner has seen a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 29,142nd most common surname, but dropped to the 33,856th position by 2010, marking a decrease of 16.18%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 766 to 672 during this period, a decline of 12.27%. Notably, for every 100,000 people in the U.S., there were 0.28 named Gunner in 2000 and 0.23 in 2010, indicating a drop in proportion by 17.86%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,142 | #33,856 | -16.18% |
| Count | 766 | 672 | -12.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.23 | -17.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gunner
The ethnicity distribution among those bearing the surname Gunner, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010. During that time, the percentage of White individuals with the surname decreased slightly from 66.97% to 65.03%, a change of -2.90%. Meanwhile, the Black community saw an increase in the use of the surname, going up from 30.16% to 32.44%, a change of 7.56%. Those identifying with two or more ethnic identities also decreased from 1.44% to 1.04%, marking a 27.78% change. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, American Indian, and Alaskan Native communities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.97% | 65.03% | -2.9% |
| Black | 30.16% | 32.44% | 7.56% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 1.04% | -27.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.65% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |