Explore the Family Name Garnet
The meaning of Garnet
English: variant of Garnett.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Garnet in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Garnet experienced a decline between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 57,985 in terms of popularity and dropped to 70,403 by 2010, marking a decrease of 21.42%. The total number of people bearing the surname also decreased from 328 to 278 during this period, reflecting a drop of 15.24%. Moreover, the proportion per 100k population fell by 25%, indicating that fewer individuals identified with the Garnet surname over time.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,985 | #70,403 | -21.42% |
| Count | 328 | 278 | -15.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Garnet
The ethnic identity associated with the Garnet surname varied according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. While there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both 2000 and 2010, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races declined from 2.74% to 2.16%. Individuals identifying as White saw a slight increase from 66.77% to 67.63%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic decreased from 4.27% to 3.60%. Conversely, those identifying as Black saw a minimal increase from 23.17% to 23.38%. It's noteworthy to mention that these shifts in ethnic identity may reflect broader demographic changes within the United States.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.77% | 67.63% | 1.29% |
| Black | 23.17% | 23.38% | 0.91% |
| Hispanic | 4.27% | 3.6% | -15.69% |
| Two or More Races | 2.74% | 2.16% | -21.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |