Explore the Family Name Garth
The meaning of Garth
1. English (Lancashire and Yorkshire): topographic name for someone who lived near an enclosure, normally a paddock or orchard, from northern Middle English garth (Old Norse garthr) ‘piece of enclosed ground; garden, paddock’. 2. German (also Gärth): topographic name from Old Saxon gard ‘enclosure, farm(yard)’, originally denoting a settlement protected by a fence.
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How common is the last name Garth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Garth experienced a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Garth was ranked 10,245 in terms of frequency among all US surnames, but by 2010, it had slipped to 10,491 – a decrease of 2.4%. Despite this decrease in rank, the actual number of people with the surname Garth increased from 2,887 in 2000 to 3,059 in 2010, representing growth of 5.96%. However, when considering the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people, there was a minor decrease of 2.8% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,245 | #10,491 | -2.4% |
| Count | 2,887 | 3,059 | 5.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.07 | 1.04 | -2.8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Garth
When analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Garth, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a predominantly Black affiliation, though it experienced a slight decrease from 58.30% in 2000 to 57.67% in 2010. The next most common ethnicity is White, which decreased slightly from 34.57% in 2000 to 33.25% in 2010. There was an increase in the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic, from 4.54% to 5.07%, and those identifying with two or more races, which rose significantly from 2.25% to 3.40%. Notably, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010 these groups represented 0.36% and 0.26% respectively of the individuals carrying the Garth surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 58.3% | 57.67% | -1.08% |
| White | 34.57% | 33.25% | -3.82% |
| Hispanic | 4.54% | 5.07% | 11.67% |
| Two or More Races | 2.25% | 3.4% | 51.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.36% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.26% | 0% |