Explore the Family Name Gural
The meaning of Gural
Polish: variant of Goral.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gural in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gural has increased in popularity within the United States between 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 42,363rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had moved up to 39,773rd position, showing a rise of 6.11%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 482 to 552 during this period, marking an increase of 14.52%. The proportion of people named Gural per 100k population saw a moderate boost from 0.18 to 0.19, reflecting a 5.56% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,363 | #39,773 | 6.11% |
| Count | 482 | 552 | 14.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.19 | 5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gural
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Gural has also evolved based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (95.85%), and the trend continued in 2010, although the percentage decreased slightly to 94.38%. During the same period, the Hispanic representation among those with the surname Gural grew significantly – from 1.45% to 3.08%, representing a change of 112.41%. Meanwhile, the proportion of Gurals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander appeared for the first time in 2010 at 1.27%. However, the number of those who identify with two or more races decreased from 1.66% to 1.09%. The percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained at 0.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.85% | 94.38% | -1.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 3.08% | 112.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 1.09% | -34.34% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |