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

Guerrier, 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 Guerrier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Guerrier in America

Guerrier is the 9628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Guerrier surname appeared 3,372 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Guerrier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Guerrier 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 Guerrier

The surname Guerrier has its origins in France, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "guerrier," which means "warrior" or "soldier." This name was likely given to someone who was a skilled fighter or had a reputation for bravery on the battlefield.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Guerrier can be found in historical documents from the 12th and 13th centuries, particularly in regions such as Normandy and Île-de-France. One notable example is a mention of a knight named Renaud Guerrier in the Chronique de Robert de Torigni, a 12th-century chronicle written by a Norman monk.

In the 14th century, the name Guerrier appeared in various records, including the Livre des métiers d'Étienne Boileau, a compilation of regulations for trades and professions in Paris. This suggests that the name had spread beyond the nobility and was also adopted by commoners engaged in various occupations.

During the Renaissance period, the surname Guerrier gained prominence with the rise of several notable figures. One such individual was Jacques Guerrier (1515-1585), a French Protestant theologian and author who played a significant role in the French Reformation. Another notable bearer of the name was Jean Guerrier (1578-1642), a French Jesuit priest and theologian known for his writings on moral theology.

In the 17th century, the name Guerrier was associated with several military leaders, reflecting the martial connotations of the name. One example is François de Guerrier (1625-1704), a French military engineer who served under Louis XIV and was involved in the construction of fortifications in various parts of France.

The surname Guerrier also has connections to notable places in France. For instance, the village of Guerrier in the department of Aveyron is believed to have derived its name from the Guerrier family, who were landowners in the region during the Middle Ages.

Other notable individuals with the surname Guerrier throughout history include Henri Guerrier (1795-1873), a French painter and lithographer; Édouard Guerrier (1849-1936), a French architect and urban planner; and Louise Guerrier (1862-1942), a French feminist and activist who campaigned for women's rights and suffrage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Guerrier

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

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

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