Explore the Family Name Gaca
The meaning of Gaca
Polish: from a pet form of Gac. Compare Gatza.
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How common is the last name Gaca in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gaca has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 89,549 in the United States, but by 2010, it had moved up to rank 89,069, indicating an increase in popularity by 0.54%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased during this period, from 192 to 208, marking an uptick of approximately 8.33%. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population remained stable at 0.07%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,549 | #89,069 | 0.54% |
| Count | 192 | 208 | 8.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gaca
The ethnicity of individuals with the surname Gaca has also undergone some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Predominantly, the surname is associated with individuals identifying as White, with a rise from 91.67% in 2000 to 94.71% in 2010. This indicates an increase of 3.32% over the decade. During the same period, the number of those identifying as Hispanic dropped significantly, from 5.21% to 2.88%, a decrease of 44.72%. There were no recorded Gaca surname bearers who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of these two census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.67% | 94.71% | 3.32% |
| Hispanic | 5.21% | 2.88% | -44.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |