Explore the Family Name Gama
The meaning of Gama
Portuguese: probably from gama ‘fallow deer doe’, feminine form of gamo, possibly as a topographic or habitational name. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Armando, Carlos, Jesus, Manuel, Ramon, Silvestre, Alejandro, Emilio, Javier, Julio, Lupe. Portuguese Joao, Paulo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gama in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gama has seen a surge in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In terms of rank, Gama rose by 23.33%, climbing from 9630th place to 7383rd place. The count of individuals with the surname Gama also increased significantly by 45.72% from 3097 to 4513 during this period. This substantial growth is reflected in the proportion per 100k, which jumped up by 33.04% from 1.15 to 1.53.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,630 | #7,383 | 23.33% |
| Count | 3,097 | 4,513 | 45.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.15 | 1.53 | 33.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gama
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some noteworthy changes from 2000 to 2010. While the Hispanic representation within the Gama surname remained relatively stable with a slight increase of 0.93%, there was a significant rise in the Black community, witnessing a whopping 239.02% change. Asian/Pacific Islander saw a modest increase of 10.59% as well. On the other hand, there was a decrease in the White community by -15.69%. Unfortunately, data for 'Two or more races' and 'American Indian and Alaskan Native' in 2010 were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 77.14% | 77.86% | 0.93% |
| White | 17.53% | 14.78% | -15.69% |
| Black | 1.23% | 4.17% | 239.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.36% | 2.61% | 10.59% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.48% | 0% | 0% |