Explore the Family Name Gascoyne
The meaning of Gascoyne
English (northern): variant of Gascoigne.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gascoyne in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gascoyne has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname's rank was 76,946 which dropped to 78,567 in 2010, indicating a 2.11% decrease. However, the count of people with this surname increased from 232 in 2000 to 243 in 2010, marking a 4.74% growth. Despite this increase, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 11.11% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,946 | #78,567 | -2.11% |
| Count | 232 | 243 | 4.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gascoyne
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010 for individuals with the Gascoyne surname. In 2000, almost all identified as White (94.83%), while by 2010, this figure had slightly dropped to 91.36%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the 2010 census data showed some diversification with 3.29% identifying as Hispanic and 2.06% identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.83% | 91.36% | -3.66% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.29% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.06% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 2.06% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |