Explore the Family Name Guyan
The meaning of Guyan
English and Scottish (of Norman origin): habitational name for someone from Guyenne (in Aquitaine, France).
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How common is the last name Guyan in the United States?
The surname Guyan, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 81,100 but fell to 101,247 in 2010, a change of approximately -24.84%. The number of individuals with the Guyan surname also reduced from 217 in 2000 to 178 in 2010, marking a decrease of almost 18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,100 | #101,247 | -24.84% |
| Count | 217 | 178 | -17.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Guyan
Concerning ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed that the majority of individuals with the surname Guyan identified as White, with percentages rising from 79.72% in 2000 to 86.52% in 2010. Those identifying as Black slightly increased from 5.99% to 6.18% during the same period. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying with two or more races dropped from 5.53% in 2000 to no recorded individuals in 2010. Similarly, individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a decrease from 5.53% to 4.49%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.72% | 86.52% | 8.53% |
| Black | 5.99% | 6.18% | 3.17% |
| Hispanic | 5.53% | 4.49% | -18.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 5.53% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |