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

Guinyard, 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 Guinyard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Guinyard in America

Guinyard is the 29138th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Guinyard surname appeared 813 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 Guinyard.

We can also compare 2010 data for Guinyard 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 Guinyard

The surname GUINYARD has its origins in the medieval era, tracing back to the regions of northern France and modern-day Belgium. It is believed to have derived from the Old French term "guine," which referred to a wooded area or thicket. The addition of the suffix "-yard" likely indicated an association with a particular wooded area or someone who resided near such a location.

One of the earliest known records of the GUINYARD name appears in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a landowner named Willelmus de Guinyard, suggesting the name's prevalence in the region during the Norman conquest of England.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the GUINYARD name evolved into various spellings, such as Guineyard, Guineyarde, and Guyneyarde, reflecting the inconsistencies in record-keeping and regional variations in pronunciation. These variations were often influenced by the local dialects and the scribes' interpretations.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the GUINYARD name was Robert Guinyard (c. 1320-1380), a skilled archer who served in the English army during the Hundred Years' War. His bravery and marksmanship were celebrated, and his exploits were documented in contemporary chronicles.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Margery Guinyard (c. 1450-1520), a respected landowner and philanthropist from the English county of Lincolnshire. Records indicate that she donated substantial sums to the construction of churches and supported local charities, leaving a lasting impact on her community.

During the Renaissance period, the GUINYARD family established itself in various parts of Europe, including the Low Countries and England. One notable member was Sir Thomas Guinyard (1570-1640), a successful merchant and diplomat who served as the English ambassador to the Dutch Republic in the early 17th century.

In the 18th century, a branch of the GUINYARD family settled in the American colonies, where the name evolved into alternative spellings like Guynard and Guyniard. One of the earliest recorded instances was that of Samuel Guinyard (1725-1798), a prominent figure in the colonial town of Williamsburg, Virginia, who served as a judge and landowner.

Throughout history, the GUINYARD surname has been associated with various occupations, from military service and diplomacy to landownership and commerce, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and pursuits of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Guinyard

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

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

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