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

Guindon, 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 Guindon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Guindon in America

Guindon is the 34618th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Guindon surname appeared 653 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 Guindon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Guindon 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 Guindon

The surname GUINDON is of French origin, tracing its roots back to the northern regions of France, particularly Normandy and Brittany, during the medieval period. The name is believed to be derived from the Old French word "guinder," meaning "to hoist" or "to wind," suggesting a possible connection to an occupation or trade involving the use of ropes or pulleys.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation conducted in England in 1086. The name appears as "Guindon" or "Guindum," likely referring to a person of French descent residing in England shortly after the Norman Conquest.

During the 13th century, the name was prominent in the region of Normandy, where records show several individuals bearing the name GUINDON. One notable figure was Jean GUINDON, a merchant and landowner from the town of Caen, who lived between 1225 and 1289.

In the 14th century, the name GUINDON appeared in various historical documents across Brittany and Normandy, often associated with families of noble or wealthy backgrounds. One such example is Guillaume GUINDON, a knight and landowner from the village of Plainville, who was born around 1320 and served in the Hundred Years' War.

As the name spread across France, it also found its way to other regions, including the Loire Valley and Île-de-France. In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Pierre GUINDON, born in 1548 in Orléans, made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and cartography.

Another notable individual bearing the GUINDON surname was Marguerite GUINDON, a prominent figure in the French Resistance during World War II. Born in 1902 in Bordeaux, she played a crucial role in the rescue and safe passage of Allied soldiers and Jewish refugees, risking her life in the face of Nazi occupation.

Over the centuries, the GUINDON surname has also been associated with various place names and locations across France. For instance, the village of Guindonnière in the department of Vienne is believed to have derived its name from the GUINDON family, who were once landowners in the region.

While the exact origins and evolution of the GUINDON surname remain debated among historians and genealogists, its rich history and widespread presence across France and beyond serve as a testament to its enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Guindon

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

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

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