Explore the Family Name Gutzman
The meaning of Gutzman
Americanized form of German Gutzmann: variant of Götzmann (see Goetzman). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Reinhold.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gutzman in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gutzman showed a slight dip in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gutzman was ranked 36,328th most popular surname, but fell slightly to 36,630th by 2010, representing a 0.83% decrease. However, the number of individuals bearing this surname grew marginally from 582 to 610 during the same period, which equates to an increase of 4.81%. The proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 4.55%, from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,328 | #36,630 | -0.83% |
| Count | 582 | 610 | 4.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gutzman
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gutzman, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of bearers identified as White, although that proportion decreased somewhat from 94.85% in 2000 to 91.48% in 2010. During the same decade, there was a significant increase in the proportion who identified as Hispanic (a jump of 127.80%, from 2.23% to 5.08%). There was also a moderate rise in those identifying as Black (from 0.86% to 0.98%) and those indicating they belonged to two or more races (from 1.03% to 1.64%). No Gutzman bearers indicated Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native as their ethnicity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.85% | 91.48% | -3.55% |
| Hispanic | 2.23% | 5.08% | 127.8% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 1.64% | 59.22% |
| Black | 0.86% | 0.98% | 13.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |