Explore the Family Name Gurman
The meaning of Gurman
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): unexplained. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Efrat, Haim, Isadore, Kalmen, Menachem.
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How common is the last name Gurman in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data on surname popularity, the Gurman surname has seen a decrease in its rank and count from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the Gurman surname was ranked 55,376 with a count of 347. However, by 2010, the rank had decreased to 67,318, reflecting a change of -21.57%, while the count also fell to 293, a decrease of -15.56%. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 individuals with the Gurman surname dropped from 0.13 to 0.1, marking a decrease of -23.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,376 | #67,318 | -21.57% |
| Count | 347 | 293 | -15.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gurman
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data demonstrates some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest ethnic group identifying with the Gurman surname is the White demographic, making up 85.88% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 87.03% in 2010. The Hispanic representation under this surname dipped from 12.10% to 10.58%. The year 2010 also saw a new development, with the emergence of individuals identifying as two or more races at 2.05%. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of individuals who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native within those bearing the Gurman surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.88% | 87.03% | 1.34% |
| Hispanic | 12.1% | 10.58% | -12.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |