Explore the Family Name Gaddie
The meaning of Gaddie
Scottish (Orkney): variant of Gaddy. This form is now rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gaddie in the United States?
The surname Gaddie, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000 it was ranked 19,642nd in the United States but had fallen to 21,184th by 2010, representing a drop of roughly 7.85%. The number of people with this last name also decreased slightly, from 1,270 in 2000 to 1,239 in 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 2.44%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Gaddie per 100,000 residents also fell by about 10.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,642 | #21,184 | -7.85% |
| Count | 1,270 | 1,239 | -2.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.42 | -10.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gaddie
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gaddie, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White, with percentages of 72.91% in 2000 and 71.59% in 2010. The second largest group identifies as Black, with 23.07% in 2000 and 22.84% in 2010. Notably, there was a significant increase of 50.85% in the percentage of people identifying as two or more races, growing from 1.18% in 2000 to 1.78% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also grew by 40.38%, increasing from 2.13% in 2000 to 2.99% in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.91% | 71.59% | -1.81% |
| Black | 23.07% | 22.84% | -1% |
| Hispanic | 2.13% | 2.99% | 40.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 1.78% | 50.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |