Explore the Family Name Gutermuth
The meaning of Gutermuth
German: probably a nickname from Middle High German guot ‘good’ + muot ‘spirit’. In the Middle Ages, journeymen of different trades were frequently referred to by a specific, more or less appropriate and often humorous nickname. Compare Goodermote.
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How common is the last name Gutermuth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gutermuth was ranked 52,289th in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped to 54,990th by 2010, indicating a decrease of approximately 5.17% over this period. The total count of individuals bearing this surname saw a minimal increase from 373 in 2000 to 374 in 2010, representing an uptick of just 0.27%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 U.S. residents slightly decreased from 0.14 to 0.13 during these years, marking a drop of 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,289 | #54,990 | -5.17% |
| Count | 373 | 374 | 0.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gutermuth
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that nearly all individuals with the Gutermuth surname self-identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. There was a slight decrease in this group from 98.12% to 96.26% over the decade. In 2010, a small percentage (2.14%) started identifying themselves as belonging to two or more races. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic groups for the years under consideration.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.12% | 96.26% | -1.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.14% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |