Explore the Family Name Gutierres
The meaning of Gutierres
Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Gutiérrez (see Gutierrez). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Ramon, Jesus, Juan, Manuel, Alberto, Alfonzo, Alvaro, Ana, Andres, Antelmo, Catalina.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gutierres in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gutierres saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gutierres was ranked 9417th in terms of popularity, with a count of 3,167 occurrences or 1.17 per 100k individuals carrying this surname. However, by 2010, it had dropped to 10,416th place with only 3,090 counts or 1.05 per 100k people bearing this name. This represents a decline of approximately 10.61% in rank and a dip of 2.43% in total count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,417 | #10,416 | -10.61% |
| Count | 3,167 | 3,090 | -2.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.17 | 1.05 | -10.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gutierres
The Census data also provides information about the ethnic identity of those with the Gutierres surname. In 2000, the majority of bearers identified as Hispanic (94.98%), followed by White (4.10%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.35%), and people identifying as Two or more races (0.22%). By 2010, there was a minimal increase in the Hispanic category (95.40%) and a significant jump in the Asian/Pacific Islander category (0.91%). However, there was a decrease in those identifying as White (3.37%) and as two or more races (0.19%). There were no Gutierres identifying as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.98% | 95.4% | 0.44% |
| White | 4.1% | 3.37% | -17.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.35% | 0.91% | 160% |
| Two or More Races | 0.22% | 0.19% | -13.64% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |