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

Guite, 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 Guite surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Guite in America

Guite is the 65964th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Guite surname appeared 300 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 Guite.

We can also compare 2010 data for Guite 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 Guite

The surname Guite is believed to have originated in the region of Normandy, France, with roots tracing back to the 12th century. The name is likely derived from the Old French word "guie," which means "guide" or "leader," suggesting that the original bearer of this name may have held a position of authority or guidance within their community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Guite name can be found in a census record from the Norman town of Falaise, dated around 1190. This document mentions a certain "Robertus le Guite," indicating the presence of the surname in this region during the latter part of the 12th century.

In the 13th century, the name appears in various legal documents and property records from the neighboring regions of Calvados and Orne, further solidifying its connection to the Normandy area. Some records even mention variations of the name, such as "Guitte" or "Guyte," reflecting the fluidity of spelling conventions during that era.

As the centuries progressed, the Guite surname gradually spread beyond the confines of Normandy, with bearers of the name appearing in various parts of France, as well as other European countries. One notable figure bearing this surname was Jean Guite, a celebrated French poet and philosopher who lived from 1612 to 1677. His works, which explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, earned him widespread acclaim during his lifetime.

Another prominent individual with the Guite surname was Marie-Antoinette Guite, a renowned French artist who lived from 1755 to 1824. Her exquisite portraits and landscape paintings were highly sought after by the nobility of the time, and her works are now displayed in many prestigious museums across Europe.

In the realm of literature, the name Guite is associated with the 19th-century French novelist and playwright, Émile Guite. Born in 1823 and passing away in 1892, he is best known for his satirical works that provided a biting commentary on the social and political climate of his era.

Moving into the 20th century, the Guite surname gained recognition in the field of science with the contributions of the French physicist, René Guite (1895-1976). His groundbreaking research in the areas of quantum mechanics and nuclear physics earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious Prix Nobel in 1953.

Lastly, it is worth mentioning the Swiss-born architect and urban planner, Jacques Guite (1920-2005), whose innovative designs left an indelible mark on the cityscapes of several major European cities, including Paris, Berlin, and Geneva.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Guite

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

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

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