Explore the Family Name Gaj
The meaning of Gaj
Polish and Rusyn (from Slovakia); Slovak (also Gáj): 1. from a short form of the personal name Gajus (from Latin Gaius). 2. topographic name from gaj ‘grove’. Compare Gay. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Bogdan, Casimir, Elzbieta, Ewa, Tadeusz.
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How common is the last name Gaj in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Gaj" slightly dipped in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 53,659th to 54,864th place, a decrease of 2.25%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased by 3.88% during the same time period, rising from 361 to 375 people. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,659 | #54,864 | -2.25% |
| Count | 361 | 375 | 3.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gaj
The ethnic identity breakdown for the surname "Gaj", based on the Decennial U.S. Census, shows that the majority of those with this surname identified as White, with this group increasing from 90.86% in 2000 to 92.00% in 2010. A small percentage identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic, both seeing slight decreases during the decade. The percentage identifying as Black was not recorded in 2000 but represented 2.13% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races were documented in 2000 at 3.05%, but data for 2010 was suppressed for privacy reasons. No individuals with this surname identified as American Indian or Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.86% | 92% | 1.25% |
| Hispanic | 3.32% | 2.67% | -19.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.49% | 2.4% | -3.61% |
| Black | 0% | 2.13% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.05% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |