Explore the Family Name Gatehouse
The meaning of Gatehouse
English: topographic name from Middle English gatehous, for someone who lived in the gatehouse at the entrance to a park, city, or other enclosure.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gatehouse in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Gatehouse' has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 93,006th most popular surname, while in 2010, its rank dropped to 100,302. This represents a change of -7.84. The count also decreased slightly from 183 in 2000 to 180 in 2010, signifying a -1.64 change. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people experienced a decrease of -14.29, falling from 0.07 to 0.06 over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #93,006 | #100,302 | -7.84% |
| Count | 183 | 180 | -1.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gatehouse
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname 'Gatehouse' identify as White. In 2000, an overwhelming 98.36% of individuals identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly to 96.11% in 2010, marking a -2.29 change. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Furthermore, there were no reported cases of individuals identifying with two or more races during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.36% | 96.11% | -2.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |