Explore the Family Name Gatens
The meaning of Gatens
Scottish (Glasgow and Angus): altered form of Irish Mag Eiteagáin, see McGettigan. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brigid, Colum.
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How common is the last name Gatens in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gatens has seen a slight decrease in its popularity over the last decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 70,273rd most common surname, but by 2010 its rank had slipped slightly to 70,833. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual number of instances of the name increased from 260 to 276, representing a growth of 6.15%. However, when compared to the overall population increase during the same period, the proportion of people named Gatens per 100,000 dropped by 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,273 | #70,833 | -0.8% |
| Count | 260 | 276 | 6.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gatens
The ethnicity of individuals with the surname Gatens, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, accounting for over 98% of all Gatens in both 2000 and 2010. There was a minor decrease in the percentage of White Gatens, from 98.85% to 98.19%, over the decade. The census did not record any individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native within the Gatens population. This indicates that the ethnic identity of the Gatens population remained fairly consistent throughout this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.85% | 98.19% | -0.67% |
| 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% |