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

Gwynne, 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 Gwynne surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gwynne in America

Gwynne is the 44034th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gwynne surname appeared 489 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 Gwynne.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gwynne 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 Gwynne

The surname Gwynne is of Welsh origin, derived from the personal name Gwynn, which means "fair" or "white" in Welsh. This name was likely given to individuals with fair hair or complexion.

The earliest recorded use of the name Gwynne dates back to the 13th century in Wales. It is believed to have originated in the counties of Denbighshire, Flintshire, and Montgomeryshire, where it was particularly prominent.

In the 16th century, the surname Gwynne appeared in various records, such as the Muster Rolls of Denbighshire in 1539, where it was spelled as "Gwyn." The name was also documented in the Visitation of Shropshire in 1623, where it was recorded as "Gwynne."

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname Gwynne was John Gwynne (c. 1558-1626), a Welsh clergyman who served as the Bishop of Raphoe in Ireland. Another prominent figure was Matthew Gwynne (1628-1688), a Welsh lawyer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for St. Albans.

In the 18th century, the Gwynne family established themselves as prominent landowners in Wales. One notable member was Walter Gwynne (1692-1772), a Welsh lawyer and judge who served as a Justice of the King's Bench.

The surname Gwynne has also been associated with several literary figures. One example is Nell Gwynne (1650-1687), an English actress and mistress of King Charles II, who was known for her wit and charm. Another notable bearer of the name was Edmund Gwynne (1609-1675), an English physician and author who wrote on various medical topics.

Throughout history, the surname Gwynne has been subject to various spellings, such as Gwynn, Gwyn, and Gwinn, reflecting the evolution of the Welsh language and regional variations. However, the spelling "Gwynne" has become the most widely accepted form.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gwynne

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

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

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