Explore the Family Name Gaia
The meaning of Gaia
1. Italian: from the personal name Gaia, feminine form of Gaio (from Latin Caius, Gaius). 2. Portuguese: habitational name from Gaia in northern Portugal. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Camillo, Angelo, Sylvio.
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How common is the last name Gaia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gaia saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 70,052 among all surnames and went up to 67,318 in 2010, a change of 3.9 percent. The count of people with this surname also increased from 261 in 2000 to 293 in 2010, marking a 12.26 percent increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.1, indicating that while the name has grown in use, it is still relatively uncommon.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,052 | #67,318 | 3.9% |
| Count | 261 | 293 | 12.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gaia
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those bearing the Gaia surname identified as White, making up 91.19 percent in 2000 and 89.42 percent in 2010. There was a significant increase in Hispanic representation from 4.98 percent in 2000 to 7.51 percent in 2010. However, there were no individuals identifying as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Please note that the percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races were suppressed for privacy reasons in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.19% | 89.42% | -1.94% |
| Hispanic | 4.98% | 7.51% | 50.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.92% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.92% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |