Explore the Family Name Game
The meaning of Game
1. English: nickname from Middle English gamen, game ‘game’, probably denoting someone fond of or good at games (compare Goodgame, of which this may also be an elliptical form), or the winner of the gamen, the prize in a running race. Compare Gleave. 2. English: alternatively, a variant of Gammon. 3. German (Gäme) and French: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with Old High German gaman ‘fun, game’ or gamal ‘old, aged’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Game in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Game" saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 48,196 in popularity and by 2010 it had dropped to a rank of 51,396, representing a change of -6.64%. The count of people with this surname also decreased slightly from 412 in 2000 to 405 in 2010, marking a -1.7% change. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell marginally from 0.15 to 0.14, indicating a drop of -6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,196 | #51,396 | -6.64% |
| Count | 412 | 405 | -1.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Game
The Decennial U.S. Census data provides interesting insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Game". The most prevalent ethnicity identified is White, although there was a decrease from 75.73% in 2000 to 68.40% in 2010. The Hispanic identity grew significantly during this period, rising by 52.61% to represent 23.70% of the individuals with the surname Game by 2010. Those identifying as Black represented 3.46%, a decrease from 4.37% in 2000. The percentage of people identifying as two or more races remained relatively stable at around 2%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category saw a drop to 0% in 2010 from 2.43% in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.73% | 68.4% | -9.68% |
| Hispanic | 15.53% | 23.7% | 52.61% |
| Black | 4.37% | 3.46% | -20.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.94% | 1.98% | 2.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.43% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |