Explore the Family Name Gussman
The meaning of Gussman
1. Americanized form of German Güssmann: from the personal name Goswin, composed of the ancient Germanic elements gōss ‘Gaut’ (name of a tribe) + wine ‘friend’. The surname Güssmann is very rare in Germany. Compare Gusman. 2. Altered form of Spanish Guzmán (see Guzman).
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How common is the last name Gussman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gussman has seen a significant decline over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Gussman was ranked as the 50,572nd most popular surname in the United States, with a total count of 388 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, it had dropped to the 74,375th rank with only 260 individuals, marking a decline in popularity by nearly 47.07 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined by approximately 35.71 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,572 | #74,375 | -47.07% |
| Count | 388 | 260 | -32.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.09 | -35.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gussman
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gussman, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, individuals with the Gussman surname were predominantly White (73.97%), followed by Hispanic (18.56%), Black (3.35%), those identifying with two or more races (2.58%), and a small percentage (1.55%) being Asian/Pacific Islander. By 2010, the numbers shifted somewhat with a slight decrease in the percentage of White individuals (69.23%) and an increase in both the Hispanic (23.46%) and Black (5.00%) percentages. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or with two or more races in the 2010 data set. Similarly, there were no individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year's data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.97% | 69.23% | -6.41% |
| Hispanic | 18.56% | 23.46% | 26.4% |
| Black | 3.35% | 5% | 49.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.55% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.58% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |