Explore the Family Name Gutjahr
The meaning of Gutjahr
German and Swiss German: nickname for someone born on New Year’s Day, from a New Year’s greeting meaning ‘Good year’. Compare Goodyear.
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How common is the last name Gutjahr in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gutjahr has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Gutjahr ranked 73,659th in popularity and it dropped to 77,012th by 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 4.55%. Despite the drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname saw a minor increase of about 1.63%, rising from 245 in 2000 to 249 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 11.11%, indicating that while the absolute number of people named Gutjahr increased, their relative share among all surnames decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #77,012 | -4.55% |
| Count | 245 | 249 | 1.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gutjahr
Ethnic identity associated with the surname Gutjahr, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 95% of individuals with this surname identified as White. The percentage slightly decreased from 96.33% in 2000 to 95.58% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. There was a recorded change in the Hispanic category, which went from 0% in 2000 to 2.01% in 2010. The data for the category "Two or more races" was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.33% | 95.58% | -0.78% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.01% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |