Explore the Family Name Gasque
The meaning of Gasque
French (Gasqué): habitational name for someone from Gascony in southwestern France, from a diminutive of Gasc ‘Gascon’ (see Gascon). History: This surname is listed in the register of Huguenot ancestors recognized by the Huguenot Society of South Carolina.
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How common is the last name Gasque in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Gasque" saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 22,258 in terms of frequency and rose to the rank of 21,774 by 2010, marking a growth of 2.17%. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased from 1,081 in 2000 to 1,194 in 2010, which is a rise of approximately 10.45%. However, the proportion of people per 100k with the surname "Gasque" remained constant at 0.4.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,258 | #21,774 | 2.17% |
| Count | 1,081 | 1,194 | 10.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gasque
The ethnicity distribution of those with the surname "Gasque" shows some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native was almost nonexistent in 2000, but by 2010, this had changed to 1.01% and 0.42%, respectively. There was a modest increase in the percentage of individuals of Two or more races, rising from 0.74% in 2000 to 1.17% in 2010. The most significant ethnic identities associated with the surname were White and Black, with a small decrease in the former from 63.27% to 60.80% and a slight increase in the latter from 32.28% to 33.58%. The Hispanic representation decreased slightly from 3.33% in 2000 to 3.02% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.27% | 60.8% | -3.9% |
| Black | 32.28% | 33.58% | 4.03% |
| Hispanic | 3.33% | 3.02% | -9.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0.74% | 1.17% | 58.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.01% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.42% | 0% |