Explore the Family Name Gandee
The meaning of Gandee
English (London): variant of Gandy. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Gandee in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gandee has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gandee ranked 21,916 in popularity and was held by approximately 1,104 individuals. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 24,608 with around 1,015 bearers of the name, marking a decrease of 12.28% in rank and 8.06% in count. The proportion per 100k also dropped from 0.41 to 0.34, registering a 17.07% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,916 | #24,608 | -12.28% |
| Count | 1,104 | 1,015 | -8.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.34 | -17.07% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gandee
In terms of ethnic identity, the Gandee surname showed some changes from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest group identified as White, accounting for 96.47% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 94.29% in 2010. There was no record of any bearers of the Gandee surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in 2000, but by 2010, these categories represented 0.59% and 0.49% respectively. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising from 1.09% in 2000 to 3.05% in 2010 – an increase of 179.82%. The category "Two or more races" decreased from 1.09% to 0.69%, and American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly from 0.91% to 0.89%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.47% | 94.29% | -2.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 3.05% | 179.82% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.91% | 0.89% | -2.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 0.69% | -36.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.59% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.49% | 0% |