2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Gumiran
A surname potentially derived from a place name or occupation related to rubber or gum.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Gumiran. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Gumiran 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Gumiran in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Gumiran, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 79.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (11.8%) and White (5.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Gumiran
The surname GUMIRAN is believed to have originated in the Philippines during the late 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Tagalog word "gumira", which means "to erase" or "to delete". This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who worked as a scribe or document keeper, responsible for erasing or correcting mistakes in written records.
One of the earliest documented instances of the GUMIRAN surname can be found in the 1628 census records of the town of Taal, located in the province of Batangas. This record mentions a family headed by Juan GUMIRAN, a farmer and landowner. It is possible that this family may have adopted the surname due to their ancestor's occupation as a scribe or document keeper.
In the late 17th century, the GUMIRAN name appeared in the records of the Archdiocese of Manila, where a priest named Padre Mateo GUMIRAN was listed as serving in the parish of San Miguel, Manila. This suggests that the name had spread to other parts of the Philippines by this time.
During the Spanish colonial period, the GUMIRAN surname was also found in the records of the town of Bauan, located in the province of Batangas. In the 1783 census, a family headed by Pedro GUMIRAN was listed as residing in this town.
One notable individual with the GUMIRAN surname was Gregorio GUMIRAN, a prominent landowner and businessman from the town of Taal in the late 19th century. He was born in 1845 and was known for his involvement in the local community and his support for education.
Another individual of note was Josefa GUMIRAN, a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights in the early 20th century. She was born in 1882 and founded one of the first schools for girls in the province of Batangas, where she worked tirelessly to promote education and empowerment for young women.
In the late 20th century, the GUMIRAN name gained recognition in the field of art and culture. Francisco GUMIRAN, born in 1950, was a celebrated painter and sculptor whose works were exhibited both nationally and internationally. His pieces often explored themes of identity and cultural heritage.
While the surname GUMIRAN is not as common today as it was in the past, it still holds significance as a part of the rich cultural tapestry of the Philippines, reflecting the country's diverse history and linguistic influences.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Gumiran
Among Census respondents with the surname Gumiran, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 79.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (11.8%) and White (5.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Gumiran 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 Gumiran surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander79.8% · 95
- Two or more races11.8% · 14
- White5.0% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino2.5% · 3
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Gumiran
Gumiran 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
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+18 bearers (+17.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 16,924 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | +18 bearers (+17.8%) | Up 16,924 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 Gumiran 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 | #159,712 | #142,788 | 10.6% |
| Count | 101 | 119 | 17.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 32.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Gumiran bearers went from 101 to 119 (+17.8% change). The surname moved up 16,924 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #142,788.
FAQ
Gumiran surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Gumiran?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Gumiran. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Gumiran?
Gumiran ranks #142,788 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 119 people with the surname Gumiran. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), 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 Gumiran.
Has Gumiran become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Gumiran went from 101 recorded bearers to 119. That is an increase of 18 (+17.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Gumiran?
Among Census respondents with the surname Gumiran, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 79.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (11.8%) and White (5.0%). 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?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Gumiran in the 2020 Census, accounting for 79.8% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Gumiran appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (79.8%), Two or More Races (11.8%), White (5.0%). 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 Gumiran (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 Gumiran mean?
A surname potentially derived from a place name or occupation related to rubber or gum. 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 Gumiran (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 many people are called Gumiran?
See how many people are called Gumiran on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.