2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Gurno
A surname with uncertain origins, possibly derived from a place name or occupation.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Gurno. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Gurno 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Gurno in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Gurno, the largest self-reported group is White at 61.3%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (20.7%) and Two or More Races (11.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Gurno
The surname GURNO is of French origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have emerged in the Normandy region of northern France, where it was likely derived from an Old French word or place name.
One theory suggests that GURNO may have originated from the Old French word "gourneau," which referred to a type of fish known as the gurnard. This could indicate that the name was initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who perhaps bore a resemblance to or had an association with this fish.
Another possibility is that GURNO stemmed from a place name, such as a small village or hamlet in Normandy, where the earliest bearers of this surname may have resided. Unfortunately, many of these minor settlements were not well-documented, making it challenging to pinpoint the exact location.
The earliest recorded instances of the GURNO surname date back to the 13th century. In 1275, a certain Raoul GURNO was mentioned in the parish records of Saint-Étienne-de-Cormeilles, a small town near Rouen. Additionally, a Johannes GURNO was listed in the Testa de Nevill, an English survey of land holdings conducted in the late 12th and early 13th centuries.
One notable figure bearing the GURNO surname was Geoffroy GURNO, a French nobleman who lived in the late 14th century. He served as a knight under King Charles VI and was present at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, where he was captured by the English forces.
In the 16th century, a certain Étienne GURNO gained recognition as a skilled potter and ceramist in the town of Nevers, located in the Burgundy region of France. His intricate and beautifully crafted works were highly sought after by the local nobility.
Another prominent individual was Pierre GURNO, a French explorer and navigator who embarked on several voyages to the Americas in the late 17th century. He is credited with mapping and charting parts of the Caribbean islands and the Gulf of Mexico.
In the realm of literature, the GURNO surname is associated with Jean-Baptiste GURNO, a French poet and playwright who lived during the 18th century. His works, which often explored themes of love and nature, were well-received in literary circles of the time.
Moving into the 19th century, a notable figure bearing the GURNO name was Marie-Louise GURNO, a French educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded several schools for girls in Paris and worked tirelessly to promote equal educational opportunities for women.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Gurno
Among Census respondents with the surname Gurno, the largest self-reported group is White at 61.3%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (20.7%) and Two or More Races (11.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Gurno 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 Gurno surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White61.3% · 68
- American Indian and Alaska Native20.7% · 23
- Two or more races11.7% · 13
- Hispanic or Latino6.3% · 7
Timeline
Historical Census data for Gurno
Gurno 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
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 318 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 318 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 Gurno 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 | #148,347 | #148,665 | -0.2% |
| Count | 111 | 111 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Gurno bearers went from 111 to 111 (+0.0% change). The surname moved down 318 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #148,665.
FAQ
Gurno surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Gurno?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Gurno. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Gurno?
Gurno ranks #148,665 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 111 people with the surname Gurno. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), 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 Gurno.
Has Gurno become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Gurno went from 111 recorded bearers to 111. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #148,347 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Gurno?
Among Census respondents with the surname Gurno, the largest self-reported group is White at 61.3%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (20.7%) and Two or More Races (11.7%). 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 Gurno in the 2020 Census, accounting for 61.3% (68 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Gurno appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (61.3%), American Indian/Alaska Native (20.7%), Two or More Races (11.7%). 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 Gurno (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 Gurno mean?
A surname with uncertain origins, possibly derived from a place name or occupation. 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 Gurno (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 Gurno?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans have the surname Gurno at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.