Explore the Family Name Gather
The meaning of Gather
1. North German: habitational name for someone from either of two places called Gath (near Krefeld and in Schleswig). 2. English: variant of Gater.
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How common is the last name Gather in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gather has slightly decreased in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 78,549 in 2000, it dropped to a ranking of 90,495 in 2010, which represents a decline of approximately 15.21%. In terms of raw numbers, there were 226 individuals with this surname in 2000, falling to 204 by 2010, a decrease of 9.73%. The proportion of Gathers per 100,000 individuals also saw a reduction of 12.5% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,549 | #90,495 | -15.21% |
| Count | 226 | 204 | -9.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gather
In relation to ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the largest proportion of people with the surname Gather identified as Black, though this percentage fell slightly from 53.10% in 2000 to 47.55% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as White increased somewhat from 42.48% to 44.12% during the same time frame. While previously unrecorded, by 2010, 3.92% identified as belonging to two or more races. People identifying as Hispanic also saw a significant increase from 2.21% to 3.92%, showing a growth of 77.38%. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 53.1% | 47.55% | -10.45% |
| White | 42.48% | 44.12% | 3.86% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.92% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.21% | 3.92% | 77.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |