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

Guiser, 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 Guiser surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Guiser in America

Guiser is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Guiser surname appeared 127 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 Guiser.

We can also compare 2010 data for Guiser 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 Guiser

The surname GUISER is believed to have originated in the United Kingdom, specifically in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational surname, derived from a place name or a descriptive term for a particular location.

One possible origin of the name GUISER could be from the Old English word "gysian," which means "to disguise" or "to masquerade." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was known for wearing disguises or participating in masquerade events, which were popular forms of entertainment during that time.

Another theory suggests that the name GUISER may be derived from the Old French word "guisier," which means "a guide" or "a leader." This could indicate that the name was originally given to someone who worked as a guide or a leader in a particular area or community.

Historical records show that the name GUISER appeared in various documents from the 13th century onwards. One notable mention is in the Pipe Rolls of Northamptonshire from the year 1273, where a person named Robert le Guiser is listed as a taxpayer.

In the 14th century, a man named William Guiser was recorded in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, dated 1349. This suggests that the name was also present in the northern regions of England during that period.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname GUISER was John Guiser, who was born in Warwickshire, England, in the late 15th century. He was a prominent landowner and is mentioned in various records from the time.

Another notable figure with the surname GUISER was Thomas Guiser, a merchant and trader who lived in London during the 16th century. He was involved in the lucrative wool trade and is mentioned in several documents related to his business dealings.

In the 17th century, a man named Robert Guiser gained recognition as a skilled clockmaker in the city of Bristol. His clocks were highly sought after and are now considered valuable antiques.

During the 18th century, the surname GUISER was also found in Scotland, where a family by the name of Guiser resided in the town of Elgin. One member of this family, William Guiser, born in 1741, served as a soldier in the British Army during the American Revolutionary War.

Another person of note with the surname GUISER was Elizabeth Guiser, who was born in Gloucestershire, England, in 1789. She was a prominent activist and campaigner for women's rights and is recognized for her contributions to the early feminist movement in the United Kingdom.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Guiser

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

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

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