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

Guion, 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 Guion surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Guion in America

Guion is the 21495th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Guion surname appeared 1,215 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 Guion.

We can also compare 2010 data for Guion 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 Guion

The surname GUION is of French origin, tracing its roots back to the region of Normandy in northern France during the medieval period. The name is believed to derive from the Old French word "guion," meaning a standard-bearer or leader, referring to someone who carried a distinctive flag or banner in military expeditions or tournaments.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the GUION name can be found in the Dives-sur-Mer rolls, a document from the late 11th century that lists the Norman noblemen who accompanied William the Conqueror during the Norman conquest of England in 1066. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname may have been involved in this significant historical event.

In England, the GUION name appears in various historical records, including the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is spelled as "Guiun" or "Gyon." This document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, was a comprehensive survey of land ownership and population in England at the time.

During the Middle Ages, the GUION name was also found in other parts of Europe, such as Germany, where it was spelled as "Guion" or "Guyon." One notable individual from this period was Jean Guion (c. 1340 - c. 1400), a French theologian and rector of the University of Paris.

In the 16th century, the GUION name gained prominence in France with the birth of Isaac Guion (1556 - 1629), a French lawyer and author who wrote extensively on legal matters. His works were widely respected and influential during his time.

Another notable figure was Jean-Baptiste Guion (1677 - 1736), a French Jesuit missionary who traveled to Louisiana in the early 18th century. He played a significant role in establishing Catholic missions among the Native American tribes in the region.

In the United States, the GUION surname can be traced back to the 17th century, when Jean Guion (1610 - 1679), a French Huguenot, fled religious persecution and settled in Connecticut. His descendants went on to establish themselves in various parts of the country.

One prominent American bearer of the GUION name was Isaac Guion (1766 - 1827), a successful merchant and landowner from Virginia. He was also a member of the Virginia state legislature and a prominent figure in the community.

Throughout history, the GUION surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including military leaders, religious figures, lawyers, authors, and merchants. While the spelling may have varied slightly over time and across different regions, the name's roots can be traced back to its French origins and its association with the role of a standard-bearer or leader.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Guion

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

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

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