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

Gurr, 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 Gurr surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gurr in America

Gurr is the 22944th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gurr surname appeared 1,115 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 Gurr.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gurr 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 Gurr

The surname Gurr is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "gurra," which referred to a young person or a youth. This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a nickname or descriptive term for someone who appeared youthful or childlike in appearance or demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gurr can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1230, where a person named William Gurr is mentioned. This provides evidence that the name was in use as a surname by the 13th century, at least in certain regions of England.

The Gurr surname is also closely tied to the village of Gurr, located in the county of Somerset. This place name likely originated from the Old English word "gurra" as well, and it is possible that the surname was adopted by families residing in or near this village during the Middle Ages.

In the 16th century, the Gurr surname appeared in various historical records, including the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1543, which listed a John Gurr as a taxpayer. This suggests that the Gurr family had established itself across different parts of England by this time.

One notable individual with the Gurr surname was John Gurr (1562-1637), an English clergyman and theologian who served as the rector of Broughton Gifford in Wiltshire. Another historical figure was William Gurr (1656-1723), a English composer and organist who served as the Master of the Choristers at Westminster Abbey.

In the 18th century, the Gurr surname was found in various parish records and registers across England, including baptisms, marriages, and burials. This suggests that the name had become well-established and dispersed throughout the country by this point.

Other individuals with the Gurr surname include Edward Gurr (1777-1850), an English artist and engraver known for his landscapes and architectural prints, and John Gurr (1815-1879), a British architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Garrick Theatre.

While the Gurr surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including North America and Australia, likely due to immigration patterns in more recent centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gurr

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

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

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