Explore the Family Name Gainous
The meaning of Gainous
Altered form of Gurganus, a surname of Welsh origin.
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How common is the last name Gainous in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gainous has gained popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 26,987 in popularity, but by 2010, it had advanced to the 25,459th position, a positive change of approximately 5.66%. Meanwhile, the count of people with this last name also increased from 845 in 2000 to 971 in 2010, showing a significant growth of 14.91%. The proportion of people named Gainous per 100,000 people similarly saw an increase of 6.45%, moving from 0.31 to 0.33.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,987 | #25,459 | 5.66% |
| Count | 845 | 971 | 14.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.33 | 6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gainous
When it comes to ethnicity, the Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Gainous identified as either White or Black in both years. However, there were shifts in these percentages over the decade. White identification dropped slightly from 54.67% to 51.49%, a decrease of 5.82%. On the other hand, those identifying as Black rose from 42.96% to 46.34%, an increase of 7.87%. It's worth noting that the Hispanic representation also grew significantly during this period, jumping up by 74.58%, albeit from a small base of 0.59% to 1.03%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races decreased by 44.62%. There were no persons who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.67% | 51.49% | -5.82% |
| Black | 42.96% | 46.34% | 7.87% |
| Hispanic | 0.59% | 1.03% | 74.58% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 0.72% | -44.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |