Explore the Family Name Guynes
The meaning of Guynes
Perhaps an altered form of Irish Guinness, a shortened form of McGinnis. This surname is found predominantly in TX.
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How common is the last name Guynes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Guynes has slightly fluctuated over the years. In 2000, the rank was 23,863, which fell to 24,747 in 2010, a change of -3.7%. However, the actual count of people with the Guynes surname increased from 988 in 2000 to 1007 in 2010, showing a growth of 1.92%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 8.11%, from 0.37 in 2000 to 0.34 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,863 | #24,747 | -3.7% |
| Count | 988 | 1,007 | 1.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.34 | -8.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Guynes
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals several shifts between 2000 and 2010. White individuals with the Guynes surname slightly decreased from 84.51% in 2000 to 83.12% in 2010. The percentage of Hispanic individuals increased significantly, jumping from 2.94% in 2000 to 4.47% in 2010, a change of 52.04%. Black individuals made up 9.41% of the Guynes surname population in 2000, falling to 8.84% in 2010. Data shows that no Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals had the Guynes surname in 2000, however, by 2010, this changed for the latter group with a reported 1.89%. For those identifying as two or more races, percentages dropped to zero in 2010 from 2.43% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.51% | 83.12% | -1.64% |
| Black | 9.41% | 8.84% | -6.06% |
| Hispanic | 2.94% | 4.47% | 52.04% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.89% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.43% | 0% | 0% |