Explore the Family Name Gari
The meaning of Gari
Catalan: from the personal name Garí, of ancient Germanic origin (see Garin).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gari in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gari has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Gari was ranked 65,298th in popularity with a count of 284 bearers. However, by 2010, it had climbed to a rank of 59,901 with a count of 337 bearers, representing a growth of 18.66%. Despite this rise in popularity, the proportion per 100,000 people remained relatively constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #59,901 | 8.27% |
| Count | 284 | 337 | 18.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gari
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows diversification over time. In 2000, the majority of individuals bearing the surname Gari were identified as White (56.34%), followed by Hispanic (33.45%). By 2010, however, there was a noticeable shift. While the percentage of White individuals decreased to 45.40%, the percentage of Hispanic individuals increased to 42.14%. Additionally, the representation of Black individuals more than doubled from 3.52% to 7.72%, and for the first time, individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity were represented, albeit at a low 2.67%. The number of individuals reported to be of two or more races dropped from 3.52% in 2000 to zero in 2010, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained unrepresented in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.34% | 45.4% | -19.42% |
| Hispanic | 33.45% | 42.14% | 25.98% |
| Black | 3.52% | 7.72% | 119.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.67% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.52% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |