Explore the Family Name Gacia
The meaning of Gacia
Hispanic: altered form of Spanish García (see Garcia).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gacia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gacia has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 66,476th in terms of popular surnames but rose to 56,836 by 2010, representing a 14.5% change. The number of individuals bearing the Gacia surname also saw a significant increase, from a count of 278 in 2000 to 359 in 2010. This represents an increase of 29.14%. The proportion of people with the surname per 100k population experienced a 20% increase, climbing from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #56,836 | 14.5% |
| Count | 278 | 359 | 29.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.12 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gacia
The ethnicity of those with the surname Gacia also shifted during this period, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this name identified as Hispanic, making up 82.37% of the Gacia population. By 2010, this percentage had increased to 92.20%, showing an 11.93% change. Individuals identifying as White represented 14.03% of the Gacia population in 2000, but this figure declined by 68.21% to 4.46% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander representation within the Gacia population decreased by 22.78%, falling from 1.8% to 1.39% over the decade. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, and no individuals claimed two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 82.37% | 92.2% | 11.93% |
| White | 14.03% | 4.46% | -68.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.8% | 1.39% | -22.78% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |