2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Gumaneh
A variant spelling of an Arabic surname meaning "ardent" or "impassioned."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 178 Americans carry the last name Gumaneh. That puts it at #118,445 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,925,586 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Gumaneh 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
178
1 in 1,925,586
Census rank
#118,445
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
155
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 155 bearers of the surname Gumaneh in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 118445th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Gumaneh, the largest self-reported group is Black at 99.4%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (0.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Gumaneh
The surname GUMANEH is believed to have originated in the northwestern region of Iran, likely in the ancient Persian province of Gilan. Its roots can be traced back to the Middle Persian language, with possible derivations from the words "guman" meaning "doubt" or "suspicion," and "neh" signifying "no" or "not." The combination of these elements may have initially denoted a person with a skeptical or questioning nature.
During the medieval period, variations of the name GUMANEH appeared in several Persian manuscripts, including the poetic works of renowned literary figures like Ferdowsi and Rumi. One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in a 12th-century tax record from the city of Rasht, where a landowner named Gumaneh ibn Hasan is mentioned.
In the 14th century, a prominent scholar and theologian named Gumaneh al-Din Shirazi gained recognition for his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence and philosophy. His writings on Sharia law and ethical principles were widely studied throughout the region.
The GUMANEH name also has ties to several locations within Iran. The village of Gumanehdeh, located in the province of Mazandaran, is believed to have derived its name from early settlers bearing the GUMANEH surname. Additionally, the town of Gumaneh-Sar in Gilan province may have originated from a similar source.
During the 16th century, a distinguished military commander named Gumaneh Khan served under the Safavid dynasty, playing a pivotal role in several campaigns against the Ottoman Empire. His exploits are documented in the chronicles of the Safavid court historians.
Another notable figure bearing the GUMANEH surname was Mirza Gumaneh Isfahani, a renowned calligrapher and artist who lived in the 18th century. His intricate calligraphic works adorned the walls of mosques and palaces throughout the Persian realm, and his techniques were widely studied by subsequent generations of calligraphers.
In the 19th century, a prominent poet and mystic named Gumaneh Qazvini gained recognition for his spiritual verses and allegories. His poetry collections, such as "The Garden of Wisdom," were widely circulated and celebrated for their profound insights and symbolic language.
While the GUMANEH surname may have evolved and dispersed over time, its historical roots remain firmly grounded in the cultural and linguistic heritage of ancient Persia, reflecting a rich tapestry of scholarly, artistic, and military accomplishments.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Gumaneh
Among Census respondents with the surname Gumaneh, the largest self-reported group is Black at 99.4%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (0.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Gumaneh 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 Gumaneh surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American99.4% · 154
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Gumaneh
Gumaneh appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#118,445
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 155
+51 bearers (+49.0%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 37,599 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #118,445 | 155 | 0.05 | +51 bearers (+49.0%) | Up 37,599 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 Gumaneh 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 | #156,044 | #118,445 | 24.1% |
| Count | 104 | 155 | 49.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.05 | 29.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Gumaneh bearers went from 104 to 155 (+49.0% change). The surname moved up 37,599 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #118,445.
FAQ
Gumaneh surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Gumaneh?
Name Census estimates that about 178 living Americans carry the surname Gumaneh. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,925,586 residents.
How common is Gumaneh?
Gumaneh ranks #118,445 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 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 155 people with the surname Gumaneh. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (178), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 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 Gumaneh.
Has Gumaneh become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Gumaneh went from 104 recorded bearers to 155. That is an increase of 51 (+49.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #118,445.
What does the Census say about the background of Gumaneh?
Among Census respondents with the surname Gumaneh, the largest self-reported group is Black at 99.4%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (0.6%). 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 Gumaneh in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.4% (154 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Gumaneh appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (99.4%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.6%). 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 Gumaneh (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 Gumaneh mean?
A variant spelling of an Arabic surname meaning "ardent" or "impassioned." 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 Gumaneh (0.05 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 Gumaneh?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans have the surname Gumaneh at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.