Explore the Family Name Gunzenhauser
The meaning of Gunzenhauser
German and Jewish (western Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from either of two places called Gunzenhausen, one in Württemberg and the other in Bavaria. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt. Jewish
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How common is the last name Gunzenhauser in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gunzenhauser has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked the 64,572nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 71,042nd spot, marking a change of -10.02%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 288 in 2000 to 275 in 2010, a decrease of -4.51%. This shift resulted in a drop in the proportion per 100k individuals having this surname, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, reflecting an -18.18% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,572 | #71,042 | -10.02% |
| Count | 288 | 275 | -4.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gunzenhauser
The ethnicity associated with the surname Gunzenhauser, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, remains predominantly White, accounting for 97.22% in 2000 and 96.73% in 2010. This indicates a minimal decline of -0.50%. Notably, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races decreased significantly from 2.78% to 1.82%, a change of -34.53%. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.22% | 96.73% | -0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 2.78% | 1.82% | -34.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |