2000
#30,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 717
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.27
Very Rare Last name
Guinyard
French surname referring to a maker or seller of a woven fabric called guingamp.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 822 Americans carry the last name Guinyard. That puts it at #34,101 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.24 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 416,976 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Guinyard 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
822
1 in 416,976
Census rank
#34,101
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
717
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 717 bearers of the surname Guinyard in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.24 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 34101st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Guinyard, the largest self-reported group is Black at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.9%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Guinyard
Among Census respondents with the surname Guinyard, the largest self-reported group is Black at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.9%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Guinyard 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 Guinyard surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American90.9% · 652
- Hispanic or Latino3.9% · 28
- Two or more races3.6% · 26
- White0.6% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Guinyard
Guinyard appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#29,138
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 813
+96 bearers (+13.4%)
Per 100,000 0.28
Rank movement Up 1,544 places
2020
#34,101
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 717
-96 bearers (-11.8%)
Per 100,000 0.24
Rank movement Down 4,963 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #30,682 | 717 | 0.27 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #29,138 | 813 | 0.28 | +96 bearers (+13.4%) | Up 1,544 places |
| 2020 | #34,101 | 717 | 0.24 | -96 bearers (-11.8%) | Down 4,963 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 Guinyard 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 | #29,138 | #34,101 | -17.0% |
| Count | 813 | 717 | -11.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.28 | 0.24 | -14.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Guinyard bearers went from 813 to 717 (-11.8% change). The surname moved down 4,963 positions in the national ranking, going from #29,138 to #34,101.
FAQ
Guinyard surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Guinyard?
Name Census estimates that about 822 living Americans carry the surname Guinyard. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 416,976 residents.
How common is Guinyard?
Guinyard ranks #34,101 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.24 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 717 people with the surname Guinyard. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (822), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.24 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.24 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 Guinyard.
Has Guinyard become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Guinyard went from 813 recorded bearers to 717. That is a decrease of 96 (-11.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #29,138 to #34,101.
What does the Census say about the background of Guinyard?
Among Census respondents with the surname Guinyard, the largest self-reported group is Black at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.9%) and Two or More Races (3.6%). 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?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Guinyard in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.9% (652 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Guinyard appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (90.9%), Hispanic (3.9%), Two or More Races (3.6%). 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 Guinyard (2000, 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 Guinyard mean?
French surname referring to a maker or seller of a woven fabric called guingamp. 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 Guinyard (0.24 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 people are called Guinyard?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the surname Guinyard at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.