Explore the Family Name Gadoury
The meaning of Gadoury
Altered form of French Dagory or Dagoury: from a regional variant of de Go(u)ry, a habitational name for someone from Goury, a place in Manche. Some characteristic forenames: French Marcel, Armand, Henri, Julien, Marie-Laure.
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How common is the last name Gadoury in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gadoury saw a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 51,809th and dropped to 53,913th in 2010, representing a -4.06% change. Despite this drop in rank, the count of individuals with the Gadoury surname increased slightly from 377 in 2000 to 383 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 1.59%. However, as a proportion per 100,000 people, the representation of the Gadoury surname decreased by 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,809 | #53,913 | -4.06% |
| Count | 377 | 383 | 1.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gadoury
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the Gadoury surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some minor changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 97.88% in 2000 to 96.08% in 2010. Over the same period, new ethnic identities emerged among people with the Gadoury surname. By 2010, 1.57% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and 1.83% reported belonging to two or more races. No individuals with the Gadoury surname identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.88% | 96.08% | -1.84% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.83% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |