Explore the Family Name Gutekunst
The meaning of Gutekunst
German: nickname for a skilled artist or workman, from Middle High German guot ‘good’ + kunst ‘skill, art’. Some characteristic forenames: German Eugen, Ilse.
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How common is the last name Gutekunst in the United States?
The surname Gutekunst saw a slight increase in its popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked at 36,045 but increased its standing to 35,395 by 2010, indicating a popularity growth of 1.8%. In terms of actual counts, the number of individuals bearing this surname increased from 588 in 2000 to 636 in 2010, a surge of approximately 8.16%. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.22 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,045 | #35,395 | 1.8% |
| Count | 588 | 636 | 8.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gutekunst
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Gutekunst surname, the vast majority identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, this group accounted for 98.81% of those with the surname, though this percentage slightly decreased to 97.80% by 2010. A small percentage (1.26%) identified as Hispanic in 2010, a new development since there were no recorded Hispanics under this surname in 2000. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no representation among those with the Gutekunst surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.81% | 97.8% | -1.02% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |