Explore the Family Name Gammage
The meaning of Gammage
English (Northamptonshire): of Norman origin, a habitational name from Gamaches (Eure) in France.
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How common is the last name Gammage in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gammage has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 17,282 and slipped down to the 17,572th position by 2010, marking a 1.68% drop. However, the number of individuals carrying the surname experienced an increase from 1,508 in 2000 to 1,600 in 2010, showing a growth of 6.1%. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased during this period from 0.56 to 0.54, a -3.57% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,282 | #17,572 | -1.68% |
| Count | 1,508 | 1,600 | 6.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.54 | -3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gammage
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census illustrates some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest group identifying with the surname Gammage was Black, comprising 56.23% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 55.56% in 2010. The White ethnicity made up 39.39% in 2000 but dropped to 37.50% by 2010, a decline of 4.80%. While the Hispanic group saw significant growth from 2.25% to 3.75%, an increase of 66.67%. Those identifying with two or more races also increased from 1.53% to 2.44%. Data for the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups were suppressed in 2000, but by 2010, each of these categories accounted for 0.38% of the Gammage surname holders.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 56.23% | 55.56% | -1.19% |
| White | 39.39% | 37.5% | -4.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.25% | 3.75% | 66.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 2.44% | 59.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.38% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.38% | 0% |