Explore the Family Name Gardener
The meaning of Gardener
English (southeastern): variant of Gardner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gardener in the United States?
Based on data gathered from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gardener showed a slight decrease in popularity ranks between 2000 and 2010, moving from 13,838 to 13,843. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased from 2004 to 2184 during the same period, indicating an approximate growth of 8.98%. Despite the increase in count, the proportion per 100k remained static at 0.74, showing no change over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,838 | #13,843 | -0.04% |
| Count | 2,004 | 2,184 | 8.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 0.74 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gardener
The ethnic identity linked to the surname Gardener, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census, shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. There was a significant increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, climbing from 1.40% to 3.48%. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races also saw a rise, going up from 1.95% to 3.02%. Contrarily, there was a minor dip in the proportion of White individuals from 56.34% to 53.43% and a slight decrease among Black individuals from 38.82% to 38.60%. Asian/Pacific Islander saw the most decline from 0.60% to 0.37%, while American Indian and Alaskan Native numbers experienced a minor increase from 0.90% to 1.10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.34% | 53.43% | -5.17% |
| Black | 38.82% | 38.6% | -0.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 3.48% | 148.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.95% | 3.02% | 54.87% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.9% | 1.1% | 22.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.37% | -38.33% |