Explore the Family Name Gammie
The meaning of Gammie
Scottish: from a pet form of the Gaelic personal name Gammack, apparently a derivative of the Gaelic word gàmag ‘stride’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gammie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gammie saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 91,404 and by 2010, it dropped to 100,302, marking a change of -9.73%. The count also reflected this trend, with 187 individuals bearing the name Gammie in 2000, which fell to 180 by 2010, a drop of -3.74%. Additionally, the proportion per 100k people decreased by -14.29%, from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,404 | #100,302 | -9.73% |
| Count | 187 | 180 | -3.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gammie
The ethnic identity of those with the surname Gammie has seen a few shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 90.37% in 2000 to 87.22% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic experienced an increase from 6.95% to 7.78%. Interestingly, in 2010, 3.33% identified as Black, a category that had no representation in 2000. There was no reported change for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.37% | 87.22% | -3.49% |
| Hispanic | 6.95% | 7.78% | 11.94% |
| Black | 0% | 3.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |