Explore the Family Name Gartin
The meaning of Gartin
English: variant of Garton.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gartin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gartin has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 22,039 in terms of popularity and had a count of 1,096 individuals. However, by 2010, the rank had slipped to 23,371 with the count slightly dropping to 1,089 individuals. Over the decade, this represents a decrease of 6.04% in rank and a minimal decrease of 0.64% in count. The proportion per 100k also fell by 9.76%, from 0.41 in 2000 to 0.37 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,039 | #23,371 | -6.04% |
| Count | 1,096 | 1,089 | -0.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.37 | -9.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gartin
With regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Gartin surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease of 3.25% over the decade. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black saw an increase of 22.86%, going from 5.38% in 2000 to 6.61% in 2010. The percentage of people identifying as Hispanic experienced the most notable increase, jumping from 2.01% in 2000 to 3.58% in 2010 - a change of 78.11%. The percentage of people identifying with two or more races decreased by 8.10%, while no one identified as either Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.6% | 86.69% | -3.25% |
| Black | 5.38% | 6.61% | 22.86% |
| Hispanic | 2.01% | 3.58% | 78.11% |
| Two or More Races | 2.1% | 1.93% | -8.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |