Explore the Family Name Gariepy
The meaning of Gariepy
French (Gariépy): probably an altered form of Basque Garibai (see Garibay). The surname Gariépy is virtually non-existing in France. Compare Gardipee and Guardipee. History: François Gariépy from Montfort-en-Chalosse in Landes, France, married Marie Oudin in Quebec City, QC, in 1657. His descendants also bear altered forms of the surname, such as G(u)ardipee. Some characteristic forenames: French Michel, Serge, Gaston, Germain, Germaine, Gilles, Lucien, Marcel, Normand, Yvan, Yves.
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How common is the last name Gariepy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gariepy has experienced a slight change in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 20,055th most popular surname in the United States, and by 2010 it climbed to be the 20,285th most common surname. This change represents a drop of 1.15%. However, in terms of actual count, the number of people bearing the surname Gariepy increased by 5.98% over this decade, from 1,237 individuals to 1,311. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly from 0.46 to 0.44, marking a decrease of 4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,055 | #20,285 | -1.15% |
| Count | 1,237 | 1,311 | 5.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.44 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gariepy
In regards to ethnicity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the data shows some shifts in ethnic identity among those with the Gariepy surname. Most notably, there's been an emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander and Black identities within this group, both registering 0.38% in 2010, whereas they were not represented in 2000. The representation of Two or more races saw a decrease of 28.22%, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category also fell slightly by 6.15%. On the other hand, the percentage of Hispanics among the Gariepy surname holders increased by 39.42%. The majority of people with this name remained White, although there was a minimal decrease of 0.29% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.55% | 95.27% | -0.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 1.91% | 39.42% |
| Two or More Races | 2.02% | 1.45% | -28.22% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.65% | 0.61% | -6.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.38% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.38% | 0% |