Explore the Family Name Garrish
The meaning of Garrish
English (Devon): variant of Gerrish.
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How common is the last name Garrish in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Garrish has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Garrish was ranked 59,916 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen to a rank of 73,911, marking a 23.36% decrease. The count of individuals with the surname Garrish also saw a decrease of 16.83%, dropping from 315 in 2000 to 262 in 2010. This change is reflected in the proportion per 100k people, which fell by 25% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #73,911 | -23.36% |
| Count | 315 | 262 | -16.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Garrish
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Garrish, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, rising slightly from 95.87% in 2000 to 96.56% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races decreased to zero in 2010 from 1.59% in 2000. No individuals with the surname were reported to identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.87% | 96.56% | 0.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |