Explore the Family Name Gwynne
The meaning of Gwynne
1. Welsh (southern): variant of Gwin. 2. Irish: possibly shortened and altered from Mac Coinn, see McGuinn, a variant of McQuinn. However, it is far more likely to be the Welsh name (see 1 above), established in Ireland since the 16th century.
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How common is the last name Gwynne in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gwynne has slightly declined over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 41,130 and slipped to 44,034 in 2010, marking a 7.06% decrease. The count of people bearing this surname also saw a minor decrease of 2.2%, with 500 individuals in 2000 down to 489 in 2010. This diminution was reflected in the proportion per 100k as well, which dipped from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,130 | #44,034 | -7.06% |
| Count | 500 | 489 | -2.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gwynne
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gwynne. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as white, although there was a slight decrease from 92.40% in 2000 to 90.18% in 2010. Noteworthy changes occurred within the Hispanic and Black communities. The percentage of Hispanics with the Gwynne surname more than doubled from 1.60% in 2000 to 3.48% in 2010, representing a significant growth of 117.50%. Similarly, the percentage of Black individuals bearing the surname rose by 21.56%, from 3.20% to 3.89%. The percentages for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and two or more races remained relatively stable, while no individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.4% | 90.18% | -2.4% |
| Black | 3.2% | 3.89% | 21.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 3.48% | 117.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 1.43% | 2.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |