2000
#82,344
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 213
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.08
Very Rare Last name
Guirand
A French surname derived from the Germanic name Wighard, meaning "hardy in battle".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 501 Americans carry the last name Guirand. That puts it at #51,462 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.15 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 684,140 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Guirand 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
501
1 in 684,140
Census rank
#51,462
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
437
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 437 bearers of the surname Guirand in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.15 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 51462nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Guirand, the largest self-reported group is Black at 87.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.1%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Guirand
The surname GUIRAND originated in France during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "guirer," which means "to twist or wind." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who worked with ropes or threads, such as a weaver or a rope maker.
The earliest recorded instances of the GUIRAND surname can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Provence, located in southeastern France. One of the earliest documented individuals bearing this name was Guilhem Guirand, a merchant from the town of Marseille, who was mentioned in local records dating back to 1286.
During the 14th century, the GUIRAND name gained prominence in the nearby region of Languedoc, where it was associated with several noble families. Notable individuals from this era include Bertrand Guirand, a knight who served in the army of King Philip VI during the Hundred Years' War (1337-1453).
In the 15th century, the GUIRAND surname spread to other parts of France, including the northern regions. One of the most famous bearers of this name was Jean Guirand, a renowned scholar and theologian who lived from 1435 to 1501. He authored several influential works on religious philosophy and served as a professor at the University of Paris.
As the GUIRAND family expanded and migrated to different regions, variations in spelling emerged, such as Guiraud, Guirande, and Guirault. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and linguistic traditions.
In the 17th century, the GUIRAND name was associated with several notable figures in the arts and literature. François Guirand (1612-1676) was a celebrated painter and engraver from Lyon, known for his detailed portraiture and religious scenes.
Another notable individual was Pierre Guirand (1678-1749), a playwright and poet from Paris. He was renowned for his satirical works and his contributions to the French literary scene during the Age of Enlightenment.
Throughout the centuries, the GUIRAND surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artisans, merchants, noblemen, scholars, and artists. While the name may have originated from a humble profession, it has become a part of France's rich cultural heritage and has left an indelible mark on the country's history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Guirand
Among Census respondents with the surname Guirand, the largest self-reported group is Black at 87.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.1%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Guirand 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 Guirand surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American87.6% · 383
- Hispanic or Latino7.1% · 31
- Two or more races3.0% · 13
- White1.6% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Guirand
Guirand 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
#55,619
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 369
+156 bearers (+73.2%)
Per 100,000 0.13
Rank movement Up 26,725 places
2020
#51,462
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 437
+68 bearers (+18.4%)
Per 100,000 0.15
Rank movement Up 4,157 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #82,344 | 213 | 0.08 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #55,619 | 369 | 0.13 | +156 bearers (+73.2%) | Up 26,725 places |
| 2020 | #51,462 | 437 | 0.15 | +68 bearers (+18.4%) | Up 4,157 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 Guirand 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 | #55,619 | #51,462 | 7.5% |
| Count | 369 | 437 | 18.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.13 | 0.15 | 12.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Guirand bearers went from 369 to 437 (+18.4% change). The surname moved up 4,157 positions in the national ranking, going from #55,619 to #51,462.
FAQ
Guirand surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Guirand?
Name Census estimates that about 501 living Americans carry the surname Guirand. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 684,140 residents.
How common is Guirand?
Guirand ranks #51,462 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.15 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 437 people with the surname Guirand. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (501), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.15 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.15 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 Guirand.
Has Guirand become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Guirand went from 369 recorded bearers to 437. That is an increase of 68 (+18.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #55,619 to #51,462.
What does the Census say about the background of Guirand?
Among Census respondents with the surname Guirand, the largest self-reported group is Black at 87.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.1%) and Two or More Races (3.0%). 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 Guirand in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.6% (383 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Guirand appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (87.6%), Hispanic (7.1%), Two or More Races (3.0%). 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 Guirand (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 Guirand mean?
A French surname derived from the Germanic name Wighard, meaning "hardy in battle". 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 Guirand (0.15 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 have the surname Guirand?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.