Explore the Family Name Gadow
The meaning of Gadow
East German: habitational name from any of the places so named in Mecklenburg and Brandenburg. Some characteristic forenames: German Bernd, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Gadow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gadow has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 56,246 in popularity, but by 2010 it fell to 61,745, a decrease of about 9.78%. Similarly, there was a small dip in the count of people with this surname, from 340 people in 2000 to 325 people in 2010, marking a drop of 4.41%. The proportion per 100,000 also declined by 15.38% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,246 | #61,745 | -9.78% |
| Count | 340 | 325 | -4.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gadow
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some interesting changes for individuals bearing the Gadow surname. Those identifying as White made up the majority, though their percentage decreased slightly from 95.59% in 2000 to 91.69% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander category saw an increase, going from 2.06% to 3.38%, reflecting a growth of 64.08%. Individuals identifying as two or more races fell from 2.35% to 1.85%, a decrease of 21.28%. The 2010 census recorded individuals with the surname Gadow who identified as Black, whereas no such data was available for the year 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.59% | 91.69% | -4.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.06% | 3.38% | 64.08% |
| Two or More Races | 2.35% | 1.85% | -21.28% |
| Black | 0% | 1.85% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |