Explore the Family Name Garma
The meaning of Garma
Spanish: habitational name from La Garma, in Cantabria.
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How common is the last name Garma in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Garma has risen in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 50,178th most common surname, but by 2010, its ranking improved to 46,037th. This represents an 8.25% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 392 in 2000 to 463 in 2010, marking an 18.11% growth. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Garma per 100,000 population saw a rise of 6.67% from 0.15 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,178 | #46,037 | 8.25% |
| Count | 392 | 463 | 18.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Garma
Regarding the ethnic identity linked to the surname Garma, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most bearers of this surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic. In 2000, 57.14% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, though this decreased slightly to 54.21% by 2010. Similarly, 21.43% identified as Hispanic in 2000, which marginally dropped to 21.38% in 2010. However, there was a notable increase among those identifying with two or more races, jumping from 7.65% in 2000 to 11.66% in 2010. The percentage of people identifying as White fell slightly from 11.48% to 10.80%. There was no change for those identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at 0% throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 57.14% | 54.21% | -5.13% |
| Hispanic | 21.43% | 21.38% | -0.23% |
| Two or More Races | 7.65% | 11.66% | 52.42% |
| White | 11.48% | 10.8% | -5.92% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |