Explore the Family Name Gargus
The meaning of Gargus
Altered form of Garrigus, a surname of French origin (see Garrigues). History: Bearers of the surname Gargus are descendants of Matthieu Garrigues, a Huguenot from France (see Garrigues).
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How common is the last name Gargus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gargus held a rank of 28,856 in popularity in 2000 and slightly increased to a rank of 28,809 in 2010. This represents a minimal change of 0.16%. In terms of count, there were 776 individuals with the surname Gargus in 2000, which increased by 6.44% to 826 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 3.45%, going from 0.29 in 2000 to 0.28 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,856 | #28,809 | 0.16% |
| Count | 776 | 826 | 6.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.28 | -3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gargus
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gargus, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals identify as White, accounting for 95.10% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.79% in 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname showed a significant increase of 125.58%, rising from 1.29% in 2000 to 2.91% in 2010. People identifying as two or more ethnicities decreased by 43.52%, from 1.93% in 2000 to 1.09% in 2010. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000 was suppressed for privacy (S), but by 2010 it accounted for 0.61% of the Gargus surname holders. The percentage of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity remained constant at 0% from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.1% | 94.79% | -0.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 2.91% | 125.58% |
| Two or More Races | 1.93% | 1.09% | -43.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.61% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.9% | 0% | 0% |