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

Gueits, 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 Gueits surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gueits in America

Gueits is the 57234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gueits surname appeared 356 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 Gueits.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gueits 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 Gueits

The surname GUEITS is believed to have originated in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Basque word "gueitza," which means "burden" or "load." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who worked as a porter or laborer, carrying heavy loads or burdens.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a 14th-century Spanish document, which mentions a person named "Petrus de Gueitis" residing in the town of Pamplona. This document provides evidence that the name was present in the region during that time period.

In the 16th century, a notable individual named Juan de Gueits was a prominent merchant and trader in the city of Bilbao. He was known for his extensive trading networks and played a significant role in the economic development of the region.

The GUEITS name also appears in several historical records from the 17th century, including a birth register from the village of Ainhoa in the French Basque Country. This register lists the birth of a child named "Marie de Gueits" in 1642, indicating the presence of the name in that area.

A notable figure from the 18th century was Pedro Gueits, a skilled architect who was responsible for the design and construction of several churches and public buildings in the Spanish Basque region. His work is still admired today for its intricate details and innovative architectural styles.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure named Ignacio Gueits was a influential politician and advocate for Basque cultural rights. He played a key role in the movement for greater autonomy and recognition for the Basque people during a time of political upheaval in Spain.

Throughout its history, the GUEITS surname has maintained a strong connection to the Basque region, with many individuals bearing this name continuing to reside in northern Spain and southwestern France. While the name may have originally referred to a specific occupation, it has evolved to represent a rich cultural heritage and a proud Basque identity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gueits

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

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 Gueits 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 Gueits 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 Gueits was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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