Explore the Family Name Garrott
The meaning of Garrott
English (Midlands and Isle of Man): variant of Garrett.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Garrott in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Garrott has seen a notable decrease between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, the surname fell from 39,885 in 2000 to 46,487 in 2010, indicating a downward change of 16.55%. The count of individuals bearing this name also declined from 518 to 458 during this period, which is an 11.58% drop. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 15.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,885 | #46,487 | -16.55% |
| Count | 518 | 458 | -11.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Garrott
In regard to ethnicity as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census, the distribution of the Garrott surname across different ethnic identities experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White dropped slightly from 80.12% to 78.38%, while the Hispanic representation also saw a decrease from 2.32% to 1.97%. Interestingly, the Black community showed an increase in the usage of the Garrott surname, rising from 14.86% to 17.69%. On the other hand, there was no change among Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Natives, with these groups showing zero occurrence for both years. Lastly, the proportion of those who identify with two or more races decreased from 2.12% to 1.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.12% | 78.38% | -2.17% |
| Black | 14.86% | 17.69% | 19.04% |
| Hispanic | 2.32% | 1.97% | -15.09% |
| Two or More Races | 2.12% | 1.53% | -27.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |