Explore the Family Name Guye
The meaning of Guye
English (Derbyshire and Lancashire): variant of Guy.
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How common is the last name Guye in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Guye has seen a slight increase in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Guye was ranked 58,397th in terms of prevalence among U.S. surnames, and by 2010 it had moved up to 57,914th place, an upward shift of 0.83%. The actual count of individuals with the surname increased from 325 in 2000 to 351 in 2010, demonstrating an 8% growth over the decade. However, the proportion per 100k population remained steady at 0.12 indicating that the surname's popularity did not significantly outpace overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,397 | #57,914 | 0.83% |
| Count | 325 | 351 | 8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Guye
The ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Guye has changed somewhat between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest ethnicity associated with this surname is White, accounting for 56.62% in 2000 and declining to 50.43% in 2010. Meanwhile, Black ethnicity representation has grown marginally from 38.77% to 41.88% over the same period. Hispanic representation also saw a substantial increase of 85.37%, albeit from a low base of 2.46% in 2000 to 4.56% in 2010. There was also a minor emergence of representation from two or more races in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.62% | 50.43% | -10.93% |
| Black | 38.77% | 41.88% | 8.02% |
| Hispanic | 2.46% | 4.56% | 85.37% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.71% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |