Explore the Family Name Gunst
The meaning of Gunst
1. German: from a vernacular short form of the personal name Constant or Constantine. 2. German: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with gund ‘battle, war’. 3. Swedish: soldier’s name, from gunst ‘goodwill’. 4. Danish: of German origin (see above). Some characteristic forenames: German Helmut, Otto, Ulrike.
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How common is the last name Gunst in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gunst saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 54,766 in popularity but fell to 59,324 by 2010, representing an 8.32% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also reduced from 352 in 2000 to 341 in 2010, a contraction of 3.13%. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined from 0.13 to 0.12, marking a 7.69% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,766 | #59,324 | -8.32% |
| Count | 352 | 341 | -3.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gunst
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Gunst saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority identified as White, falling slightly from 97.73% to 95.60%, there were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian/Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, the years saw the emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races and those identifying as Hispanic, at 1.76% and 1.47%, respectively, in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.73% | 95.6% | -2.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.76% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |