Explore the Family Name Gutherie
The meaning of Gutherie
Scottish (Aberdeenshire and Lanarkshire): variant of Guthrie.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gutherie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gutherie has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 69,854th most popular surname, while in 2010, it dropped to the 76,533rd spot, marking a 9.56% decrease. The total count of individuals carrying this surname also dropped slightly during this decade, from 262 to 251, indicating a 4.2% decline. Similarly, its proportion per 100k people fell by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #76,533 | -9.56% |
| Count | 262 | 251 | -4.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gutherie
In terms of ethnic identity, there were noticeable changes for the surname Gutherie between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both years (93.51% in 2000, and 89.64% in 2010), this percentage decreased by 4.14%. During the same period, those identifying as Black increased their share from 3.82% to 5.58%, which represents a significant 46.07% increase. Meanwhile, individuals who identified with two or more races appeared in 2010, accounting for 1.99% of the total. The proportions of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.51% | 89.64% | -4.14% |
| Black | 3.82% | 5.58% | 46.07% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |