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

Guintu, 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 Guintu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Guintu in America

Guintu is the 59603rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Guintu surname appeared 339 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 Guintu.

We can also compare 2010 data for Guintu 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 Guintu

The surname GUINTU originated in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period, which lasted from the 16th to the 19th centuries. It is believed to have derived from the Tagalog word "guintu," meaning "gold," suggesting that the name's bearers may have been involved in the gold industry or trade.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname GUINTU can be traced back to the late 18th century in the Philippines. One of the first documented individuals with this name was Juan GUINTU, born in 1772 in the province of Pampanga. He was a prominent landowner and farmer known for his contributions to the local agricultural community.

Another notable figure was Maria GUINTU, a businesswoman born in 1812 in Manila. She established a successful trading company that dealt in various goods, including gold and precious metals, which may have contributed to the significance of the name's meaning.

In the 19th century, the GUINTU surname was also found in the provinces of Bulacan and Tarlac, where it was associated with several prominent families. One such family was the GUINTUs of Bacolor, Pampanga, who were known for their involvement in local politics and community leadership.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the GUINTU surname outside of the Philippines was Pedro GUINTU, born in 1835 in Spain. He was a sailor who served in the Spanish Armada and is believed to have settled in the Philippines during his travels, eventually adopting the local surname.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have carried the GUINTU surname. These include:

1. Mariano GUINTU (1867-1935), a renowned artist and painter from Pampanga, known for his vibrant depictions of Philippine landscapes and cultural scenes.

2. Josefa GUINTU (1879-1947), an educator and advocate for women's rights, who established several schools in the province of Bulacan.

3. Felipe GUINTU (1902-1981), a prominent businessman and philanthropist from Manila, who founded several charities and donated significantly to various educational and cultural institutions.

4. Luisa GUINTU (1920-2005), a celebrated writer and poet, whose works explored themes of identity, nationalism, and the Filipino experience.

5. Carlos GUINTU (1945-present), a renowned architect and urban planner, known for his innovative designs and contributions to sustainable urban development in the Philippines.

The surname GUINTU has a rich history deeply rooted in the Philippines, reflecting the country's cultural heritage and the diverse backgrounds of its people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Guintu

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

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

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