Find out how popular the last name Gauntt is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Gauntt.

Gauntt, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Gauntt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gauntt in America

Gauntt is the 20871st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gauntt surname appeared 1,263 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Gauntt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gauntt to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Gauntt

The surname Gauntt is of English origin, and its roots can be traced back to the medieval period. This name is derived from the Old French word "gant," which means "glove." It is believed that the name was initially given to a maker or seller of gloves, reflecting the profession of one of the earliest bearers.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Gaunt" and "Gant." This suggests that the name was already in use during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Gawnt" and "Gaunt," as recorded in the Hundred Rolls of 1273. These early records provide valuable insights into the geographic distribution of the name, indicating that it was primarily concentrated in counties like Norfolk, Suffolk, and Lincolnshire.

One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Gauntt was John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster (1340-1399). He was a powerful English prince, a son of King Edward III, and played a significant role in the Wars of the Roses. His name was derived from the city of Ghent in modern-day Belgium, where he was born while his parents were in exile.

Another prominent individual with the surname was Sir Thomas Gawnt (c. 1460-1506), a distinguished English soldier and courtier during the reigns of King Henry VII and King Henry VIII. He served as a member of the Privy Council and held various important positions, including Deputy Lieutenant of Lincolnshire.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in various spellings, such as "Gawnt," "Gaunt," and "Gauntt." One notable bearer was Sir Henry Gawnt (c. 1515-1569), who served as a Member of Parliament for Norfolk during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

The surname Gauntt can also be found in the writings of famous authors, such as William Shakespeare, who included characters with this name in his plays. For instance, in the play "Richard II," there is a character named "Old John of Gaunt, time-honoured Lancaster."

Another historical figure with the surname Gauntt was Sir John Gauntt (c. 1590-1637), an English soldier and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for Lincolnshire during the reign of King Charles I.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gauntt

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Gauntt.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Gauntt was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Gauntt has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Gauntt was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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