Explore the Family Name Gaskamp
How common is the last name Gaskamp in the United States?
The surname Gaskamp has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 57,252nd most popular surname in the country, with a count of 333 people bearing this name. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 61,745 and the count decreased marginally to 325, indicating a change rate of -2.4%. The proportion of people with the surname Gaskamp per 100k population also saw a minor drop from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,252 | #61,745 | -7.85% |
| Count | 333 | 325 | -2.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gaskamp
In terms of ethnicity, the Gaskamp surname is predominantly associated with people of White ethnic identity, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, an overwhelming majority of 99.10% of those with the Gaskamp surname identified as White. By 2010, this figure decreased slightly to 98.15%, still making it the dominant ethnic identity. Interestingly, the census in 2010 also showed that 1.54% of people with this surname identified as Hispanic, a demographic that was not represented in 2000. No representation was observed for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.1% | 98.15% | -0.96% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |