Explore the Family Name Gac
The meaning of Gac
Polish: from a pet form of various personal names beginning with Ga-, such as Gabriel or Gaweł (see Gawel). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Dariusz, Kazimierz.
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How common is the last name Gac in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gac has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 69,201 in popularity with a count of 265 and a proportion per 100,000 of 0.1. By 2010, the rank had risen to 67,747 with a count of 291, indicating a growth of 2.1% in popularity and an increase of 9.81% in the count of people with the Gac surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #67,747 | 2.1% |
| Count | 265 | 291 | 9.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gac
The information from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights about the ethnicity of individuals bearing the Gac surname. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this name identified as White (92.45%), followed by Hispanic (3.4%) and those identifying with two or more races (2.64%). By 2010, the percentage of those identifying as White dropped slightly to 91.41%, while the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased significantly to 5.84%. Those identifying with two or more races decreased to 1.72%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.45% | 91.41% | -1.12% |
| Hispanic | 3.4% | 5.84% | 71.76% |
| Two or More Races | 2.64% | 1.72% | -34.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |