Explore the Family Name Gurwitz
The meaning of Gurwitz
Jewish (from Ukraine): variant of Horowitz. Compare Gurewitz, see also Gurevich. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hersch, Moshe, Yitzchak, Zeev.
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How common is the last name Gurwitz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gurwitz has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 103,706th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had moved up to become the 90,853rd most common name, a jump of 12.39%. In terms of actual counts, there were 160 individuals with the surname Gurwitz in 2000, increasing to 203 in 2010. This represents a 26.88% increase over the decade. The proportion per 100k also increased from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010, marking an increase of 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #103,706 | #90,853 | 12.39% |
| Count | 160 | 203 | 26.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.07 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gurwitz
In terms of ethnic identity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Gurwitz identify as White. In 2000, this percentage was 98.13%, slightly dropping to 97.54% in 2010. Over the course of the decade, there was no recorded change in the number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. It's important to note that any data that may have been suppressed for privacy reasons is not included in these calculations.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.13% | 97.54% | -0.6% |
| 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% |