Explore the Family Name Gutstein
The meaning of Gutstein
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial compound of German gut ‘good’ + Stein ‘stone’. 2. East German: probably a topographic or habitational name. Compare Goodstein.
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How common is the last name Gutstein in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gutstein saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gutstein was ranked 86,657th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 95,545th spot, a decrease of approximately 10.26%. The number of people with this surname also decreased from 200 in 2000 to 191 in 2010, showing a -4.5% change. Consequently, the proportion of people named Gutstein per 100,000 residents fell by 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,657 | #95,545 | -10.26% |
| Count | 200 | 191 | -4.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gutstein
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that individuals with the Gutstein surname predominantly identify as White. In 2000, about 93% of Gutsteins were White, and this figure marginally increased to 93.19% by 2010. The second largest ethnic identity among those with the Gutstein surname is Hispanic, which grew from 6% to 6.81% over the same period. It's worth mentioning that there were no recorded changes in the percentages of Gutsteins identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93% | 93.19% | 0.2% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 6.81% | 13.5% |
| 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% |