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

Gutwein, 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 Gutwein surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gutwein in America

Gutwein is the 37180th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gutwein surname appeared 600 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 Gutwein.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gutwein 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 Gutwein

The surname GUTWEIN originated in the German-speaking areas of Europe, likely in the southern regions of what is now Germany or Austria. It is believed to have derived from the German words "gut" meaning "good" and "wein" meaning "wine," suggesting a potential connection to a place known for its vineyards or wine production.

The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 16th century, with mentions found in various historical records and documents from that era. One notable example is a reference to a Johannes Gutwein, who was a winemaker in the region of Franconia, Germany, in the late 1500s.

In the 17th century, the surname appears in official records from the town of Wertheim, located in the present-day German state of Baden-Württemberg. Records show a family named Gutwein residing in the area during this time, with several members engaged in various trades and professions.

During the 18th century, the name Gutwein gained some prominence in the region of Alsace, which was contested between France and Germany throughout history. Johann Michael Gutwein, born in 1723, was a respected scholar and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Strasbourg.

In the 19th century, the surname can be found in various parts of the German-speaking world, including Austria, Switzerland, and regions of what is now Poland and the Czech Republic. One notable figure from this era was Karl Gutwein, a German painter and engraver born in 1842, known for his landscapes and portraits.

As people with the surname Gutwein migrated to other parts of the world, the name spread to different countries and regions. For example, in the late 19th century, a family named Gutwein settled in the United States, with descendants still living in various parts of the country today.

Throughout its history, the surname GUTWEIN has maintained a strong association with the German-speaking regions of Europe, particularly those areas known for their wine-making traditions. While the exact origins and meaning of the name may be subject to some debate, it remains a unique and distinctive surname with deep roots in Central European history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gutwein

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

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

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