Explore the Family Name Guterman
The meaning of Guterman
Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname or artificial name from Yiddish guterman, literally ‘good man’. Compare Gutman. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman. Russian Iosif, Fanya, Mikhail, Mikhall, Yevgeny.
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How common is the last name Guterman in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Guterman has decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Guterman was ranked 59,453 in terms of popularity and fell to a rank of 67,943 in 2010, representing a decrease of 14.28%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also declined from 318 in 2000 to 290 in 2010, marking an 8.81% drop. The surname's proportion per 100,000 people similarly fell by 16.67%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,453 | #67,943 | -14.28% |
| Count | 318 | 290 | -8.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Guterman
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Guterman surname appears to be predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, over 93% of individuals with the Guterman surname identified as White, with a slight decline of 0.28% noted over the decade. In 2000, 4.4% identified as Hispanic, but this proportion decreased by 13.86% by 2010. Notably, there were no individuals with the Guterman surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years. However, the 2010 census recorded a small percentage (1.72%) of individuals identifying as two or more races, a category not previously represented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.71% | 93.45% | -0.28% |
| Hispanic | 4.4% | 3.79% | -13.86% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |