Explore the Family Name Garoutte
The meaning of Garoutte
French (southern): nickname, metonymic occupational name, or a topographic name from Occitan garouto, a term denoting a type of pea. This surname is very rare in France.
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How common is the last name Garoutte in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Garoutte has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 20,578 and fell slightly to 22,012 by 2010, signifying a decrease of 6.97%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname also saw a minor downturn of 1.59%, dropping from 1,197 in 2000 to 1,178 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people of this surname also experienced a decline of 9.09% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,578 | #22,012 | -6.97% |
| Count | 1,197 | 1,178 | -1.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.4 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Garoutte
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Garoutte, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, with 93.07% in 2000 and 91.85% in 2010. However, there was a slight decrease of 1.31% in this category during this decade. Meanwhile, the Hispanic ethnicity saw an increase of 19.72%, rising from 2.84% to 3.40%. There were also small percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. Notably, the proportion of Asian/Pacific Islanders dropped to zero by 2010, while American Indian and Alaskan Native identities saw a slight rise of 1.80%. The Black ethnicity had no representation in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.07% | 91.85% | -1.31% |
| Hispanic | 2.84% | 3.4% | 19.72% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.67% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Two or More Races | 1.67% | 1.61% | -3.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.75% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |