Explore the Family Name Gascon
The meaning of Gascon
French; Spanish (Gascón): habitational name for someone from the province of Gascony, Old French Gascogne (see Gascoigne). This surname is also found in Britain. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Manuel, Jaime, Mario, Miguel, Rafael, Ruben, Amado, Ana, Ana Maria, Angel, Caridad. French Andre, Chantal, Jean-Guy, Jean-Philippe, Monique, Serge, Simonne.
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How common is the last name Gascon in the United States?
The surname Gascon has seen a rise in popularity over the last decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Gascon was the 15,135th most common name in the United States, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 13,806th spot, an increase of 8.78 percent. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 1,788 in 2000 to 2,190 in 2010, marking a rise of 22.48 percent. This surge in popularity meant that for every 100,000 people in the U.S., about 0.74 were named Gascon in 2010, up from 0.66 in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,135 | #13,806 | 8.78% |
| Count | 1,788 | 2,190 | 22.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.66 | 0.74 | 12.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gascon
Shifting focus to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gascon, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a dynamic pattern. In 2000, the majority identified as either White (40.04 percent) or Hispanic (35.96 percent). However, by 2010, the percentage of those identifying as White dropped to 34.34 percent while those identifying as Hispanic increased to 40.46 percent. Interestingly, there was also a significant increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races, jumping from 3.36 percent in 2000 to 4.06 percent in 2010. Although the portion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander slightly decreased, new identities emerged in the data, including Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 35.96% | 40.46% | 12.51% |
| White | 40.04% | 34.34% | -14.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 19.74% | 19.36% | -1.93% |
| Two or More Races | 3.36% | 4.06% | 20.83% |
| Black | 0% | 1.37% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.41% | 0% |