Explore the Family Name Gurtner
The meaning of Gurtner
1. Swiss German; South German (Gürtner): variant of Gürtler (see Gurtler). 2. German: habitational name for someone from Gurten in Bavaria.
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How common is the last name Gurtner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gurtner witnessed a significant decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this name slipped from 56,526 in 2000 to 76,768 in 2010, marking a decrease of 35.81%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also fell from 338 in 2000 to 250 by 2010, reflecting a drop of 26.04%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 38.46%, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #76,768 | -35.81% |
| Count | 338 | 250 | -26.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.08 | -38.46% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gurtner
As for ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that nearly all holders of the Gurtner surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in this category over the decade, with the percentage falling from 97.04% in 2000 to 96.00% in 2010, a change of -1.07%. No individuals with the Gurtner surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.04% | 96% | -1.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |