Explore the Family Name Gurr
The meaning of Gurr
1. German: derisive nickname for a useless person or a wicked woman, from Middle High German gurre ‘bad mare’. 2. English (Kent and Middlesex): variant of Gower or Gore.
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How common is the last name Gurr in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Gurr" has seen a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 22,870 and it dropped to 22,944 in 2010, representing a change of -0.32. However, the count of individuals with this surname has increased by 6.7% over the same period. Despite this increase, the proportion of people with the surname "Gurr" per 100,000 decreased slightly by 2.56%, from 0.39 in 2000 to 0.38 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,870 | #22,944 | -0.32% |
| Count | 1,045 | 1,115 | 6.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.38 | -2.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gurr
Regarding ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some notable shifts. The number of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander with the surname "Gurr" increased by 23.08% between 2000 and 2010, while those identifying as having two or more races saw a significant jump of 146.41%. The data also shows a small rise in the Hispanic population with this surname at 14.53%. On the other hand, the percentage of white individuals with this surname declined by 2.92%, and there were also minor decreases in the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations by 15.62% and 5.26% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.4% | 90.67% | -2.92% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 3.77% | 146.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.82% | 2.24% | 23.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 1.97% | 14.53% |
| Black | 0.96% | 0.81% | -15.62% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.57% | 0.54% | -5.26% |