2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Guingrich
Of French origin, possibly referring to a person from Guingamp or being a variant of Gingrich.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Guingrich. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Guingrich surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Guingrich in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Guingrich, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Guingrich
The surname Guingrich originates from the German language and is believed to have its roots in the region of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. This region was historically known for its wine production, and the name is thought to be derived from the old German words "Guin" meaning "wine" and "rich" meaning "prosperous" or "wealthy."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the late 16th century, when a certain Hans Guingrich was mentioned in a local church record from the town of Alsenz, located in the present-day state of Rhineland-Palatinate. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by that time.
In the 17th century, the name appears in various historical records, including land deeds and tax rolls, indicating that members of the Guingrich family were landowners and influential members of their local communities. One such example is Johann Guingrich, who was recorded as a prosperous vineyard owner in the town of Oppenheim in the year 1642.
As the Guingrich family spread across different regions of Germany and beyond, variations in the spelling of the name emerged. Some of the early recorded spellings include Guingrik, Guingricke, and Guingrige, reflecting the phonetic interpretation of the name by local scribes and record keepers.
Notable individuals with the surname Guingrich throughout history include:
1. Gottfried Guingrich (1783-1865), a German theologian and professor of theology at the University of Halle.
2. Wilhelm Guingrich (1845-1912), a German-American architect renowned for his contributions to the revival of Gothic architecture in the United States.
3. Anna Guingrich (1856-1928), a pioneer in the field of nursing education and the founder of the Guingrich Nurses' Training School in Pennsylvania, United States.
4. Robert Guingrich (1901-1979), an American botanist and professor at the University of California, known for his research on plant taxonomy and evolution.
5. Newt Guingrich (born 1943), an American politician, author, and former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives.
While the name Guingrich is not as common as some other German surnames, it has left its mark on various fields, including academia, architecture, healthcare, and politics, reflecting the diverse paths taken by individuals bearing this distinctive surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Guingrich
Among Census respondents with the surname Guingrich, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Guingrich bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Guingrich surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.3% · 97
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 2
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Guingrich
Guingrich appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 2,454 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 2,454 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Guingrich surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #156,044 | #153,590 | 1.6% |
| Count | 104 | 104 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Guingrich bearers went from 104 to 104 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 2,454 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #153,590.
FAQ
Guingrich surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Guingrich?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Guingrich. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Guingrich?
Guingrich ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 104 people with the surname Guingrich. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Guingrich.
Has Guingrich become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Guingrich went from 104 recorded bearers to 104. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Guingrich?
Among Census respondents with the surname Guingrich, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Guingrich in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.3% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Guingrich appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.3%), Hispanic (2.9%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Guingrich (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Guingrich mean?
Of French origin, possibly referring to a person from Guingamp or being a variant of Gingrich. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Guingrich (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Guingrich?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.