Explore the Family Name Gargis
How common is the last name Gargis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gargis decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 47,389 in popularity with a total count of 421 individuals bearing this name. This represented about 0.16 people per 100k population. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 56,972 and the count had also decreased to 358, approximately 0.12 persons per 100k population. This indicates a negative change in both rank (-20.22%) and count (-14.96%) over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,389 | #56,972 | -20.22% |
| Count | 421 | 358 | -14.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.12 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gargis
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Gargis also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly all (98.81%) individuals with this surname identified as White, while no one identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, by 2010, while the majority still identified as White (96.37%), there were modest increases in those identifying as Hispanic and those reporting two or more races (both 1.68%). There were no changes reported for other ethnicities during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.81% | 96.37% | -2.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |