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

Gutfreund, 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 Gutfreund surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gutfreund in America

Gutfreund is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gutfreund surname appeared 170 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 Gutfreund.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gutfreund 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 Gutfreund

The surname Gutfreund has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the German words "gut" meaning "good" and "freund" meaning "friend." The name likely referred to someone with a warm and friendly personality or a person who was considered a good friend to others.

Gutfreund is a compound surname, which was common in Germanic regions during the Middle Ages. These types of surnames often described personal characteristics, occupations, or physical attributes of the original bearers. Variations of the spelling include Gutfreund, Gutefreund, and Gutfreundt.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gutfreund can be found in the town records of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a well-preserved medieval town in Bavaria, Germany. An entry from 1587 mentions a "Hans Gutfreund" who was a merchant in the town.

In the 17th century, the Gutfreund name appears in various church records and municipal documents throughout southern Germany, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. This suggests that the name was well-established in these areas during this time period.

Notable individuals with the surname Gutfreund include Johann Gutfreund (1655-1718), a German composer and organist who served at the court of the Prince-Bishop of Bamberg. Another was Carl Gutfreund (1844-1924), a German ophthalmologist who made significant contributions to the field of eye surgery and the treatment of eye diseases.

Other historical figures bearing the Gutfreund name include Friedrich Gutfreund (1792-1868), a German writer and philosopher; Emilie Gutfreund (1844-1928), a German painter and illustrator known for her portraits and landscapes; and Karl Gutfreund (1901-1945), a German engineer and inventor who patented several innovations in the field of automotive technology.

While the Gutfreund surname originated in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of Europe and beyond due to migration and immigration patterns over the centuries. However, its roots can be traced back to the German-speaking regions of central Europe, where it emerged as a descriptive surname reflecting personal qualities and relationships.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gutfreund

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

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

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