2000
#116,123
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 139
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Gumfory
A variant spelling of the English surname Gumfrey, which originated as a nickname for someone with a rosy complexion.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Gumfory. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Gumfory 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
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Gumfory in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Gumfory, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.9%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Gumfory
The surname GUMFORY has its origins traced back to the medieval era in the region now known as northwestern France. It is believed to have derived from an Old French occupational surname referring to a maker or seller of gum, derived from the Old French words "gome" meaning gum or resin, and "forier" meaning maker or seller.
One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Gomefurier" in an entry from the county of Somerset.
In the 13th century, records show a Robert Gumfory who was a merchant in the city of Rouen, Normandy. He is mentioned in a trade document dated 1267, dealing with the import of gum and resins from the Middle East.
During the 14th century, the name appeared in various spellings such as "Gomfory" and "Gumfori" in tax records and land deeds from the region around Caen, Normandy. This area was known for its production of gum and resin-based products during that time.
In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing this surname was Jehan Gumfory, born in 1521 in Coutances, Normandy. He was a renowned artist and illuminator of manuscripts, known for his intricate illustrations in religious texts.
Another individual of note was Jacques Gumfory, born in 1687 in Bayeux, Normandy. He was a skilled carpenter and woodworker, responsible for the construction of several churches and public buildings in the region.
In the late 18th century, the name appears in records from the town of Gisors, near the border of Normandy and Île-de-France. A family by the name of Gumfory owned a successful business dealing in the production and trade of gum arabic and other resins.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Gumfory
Among Census respondents with the surname Gumfory, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.9%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Gumfory 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 Gumfory surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.9% · 102
- Hispanic or Latino6.9% · 8
- Two or more races3.4% · 4
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Gumfory
Gumfory 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
#127,494
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 134
-5 bearers (-3.6%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 11,371 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-18 bearers (-13.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 17,534 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #116,123 | 139 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #127,494 | 134 | 0.05 | -5 bearers (-3.6%) | Down 11,371 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | -18 bearers (-13.4%) | Down 17,534 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 Gumfory 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 | #127,494 | #145,028 | -13.8% |
| Count | 134 | 116 | -13.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -22.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Gumfory bearers went from 134 to 116 (-13.4% change). The surname moved down 17,534 positions in the national ranking, going from #127,494 to #145,028.
FAQ
Gumfory surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Gumfory?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Gumfory. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Gumfory?
Gumfory ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 116 people with the surname Gumfory. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Gumfory.
Has Gumfory become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Gumfory went from 134 recorded bearers to 116. That is a decrease of 18 (-13.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #127,494 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Gumfory?
Among Census respondents with the surname Gumfory, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.9%) and Two or More Races (3.4%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Gumfory in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.9% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Gumfory appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.9%), Hispanic (6.9%), Two or More Races (3.4%). 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 Gumfory (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 Gumfory mean?
A variant spelling of the English surname Gumfrey, which originated as a nickname for someone with a rosy complexion. 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 Gumfory (0.04 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 common is the surname Gumfory?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Gumfory on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.