Explore the Family Name Gutting
The meaning of Gutting
1. German (also Gütting): probably from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with gōd ‘good’ or god, got ‘god’. 2. Perhaps an altered form of English Cutting.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gutting in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gutting experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 40,833rd most common surname, with approximately 504 occurrences per 100,000 people. By 2010, it had dropped to the 44,423rd position, with about 484 occurrences per 100,000 people. This change represents an overall decrease in prevalence of about 8.79% over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,833 | #44,423 | -8.79% |
| Count | 504 | 484 | -3.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gutting
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gutting, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White. However, there was a slight increase in diversity over the decade. In 2000, nearly 94.44% of those with the Gutting surname identified as White; by 2010, that figure rose slightly to 95.66%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more races decreased significantly. Interestingly, no individuals with the Gutting surname identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian/Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, each group represented about 1.03% of the total.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.44% | 95.66% | 1.29% |
| Two or More Races | 2.18% | 1.24% | -43.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.98% | 1.03% | -47.98% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.03% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.03% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |