Explore the Family Name Gaskey
The meaning of Gaskey
Probably an Americanized form of French Gasquet, Gasqué (see Gasque). History: The Gaskeys trace their origin back to Andrew J. Gaskey born in SC c.1800. His origins are not known. Some characteristic forenames: French Honore, Marcel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gaskey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gaskey saw a change in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gaskey was ranked 30,516 in terms of popularity and had 722 bearers. By 2010, the rank dropped to 34,574 with only 654 bearers, marking a decrease of 13.3 percent in rank and 9.42 percent in count. The proportion of individuals with the Gaskey surname per 100,000 people also declined by 18.52 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,516 | #34,574 | -13.3% |
| Count | 722 | 654 | -9.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.22 | -18.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gaskey
Regarding the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Gaskey, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates several shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of bearers identified as White, with a slight decrease from 94.60 percent to 94.34 percent. There was a significant increase in those identifying with two or more races, jumping from 0.83 percent to 1.99 percent. Conversely, there was a decline in those identifying as Hispanic, down 10.36 percent, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, down 54.22 percent. There were no recorded bearers who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.6% | 94.34% | -0.27% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 1.99% | 139.76% |
| Hispanic | 2.22% | 1.99% | -10.36% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.66% | 0.76% | -54.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |