Explore the Family Name Guthier
The meaning of Guthier
German: probably an altered form of French Gauthier. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).
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How common is the last name Guthier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Guthier has seen a slight increase in popularity over time. In 2000, the surname ranked 66,878 and by 2010 it had climbed to a rank of 65,964, indicating a growth rate of 1.37%. The actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 276 in 2000 to 300 in 2010, an increase of 8.7%. Despite these increases, the proportion of people with the Guthier surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #65,964 | 1.37% |
| Count | 276 | 300 | 8.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Guthier
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides information on the ethnic identity associated with the Guthier surname. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (91.67%), followed by a small percentage identifying as Hispanic (3.26%) and an even smaller percentage identifying with two or more races (2.54%). By 2010, there was a slight decrease in those identifying as White (89.67%) and an increase in those identifying as Hispanic (7.00%). No individuals with the Guthier surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.67% | 89.67% | -2.18% |
| Hispanic | 3.26% | 7% | 114.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.54% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |