Explore the Family Name Gutridge
The meaning of Gutridge
English: variant of Guthridge.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gutridge in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gutridge had a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 34,459 in popularity, whereas by 2010, the ranking dropped to 35,447, representing a change of -2.87%. However, the total count of people with the Gutridge surname showed a small increase over this period, from 622 to 635, a growth of 2.09%. The proportion per 100k also decreased slightly from 0.23 to 0.22, a reduction of 4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,459 | #35,447 | -2.87% |
| Count | 622 | 635 | 2.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gutridge
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Gutridge surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some noteworthy changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Gutridge surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased from 91.32% to 86.61%. There was no change among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Those identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase, from 0.96% to 2.20%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic nearly doubled, increasing from 1.29% to 2.68%. Lastly, those identifying as Black also saw an increase, from 5.63% to 7.56% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.32% | 86.61% | -5.16% |
| Black | 5.63% | 7.56% | 34.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 2.68% | 107.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 2.2% | 129.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |