Explore the Family Name Gathers
The meaning of Gathers
1. English: variant of Gather. 2. Possibly also an altered form of North German Gather.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gathers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Gathers" has seen a slight surge in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked 13,907th in popularity, but by 2010, it moved up to 13,627th, marking an increase of approximately 2.01%. The count of people bearing this surname also increased from 1,991 in 2000 to 2,222 in 2010, representing a rise of 11.6%. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the surname Gathers per 100,000 individuals increased by 1.35% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,907 | #13,627 | 2.01% |
| Count | 1,991 | 2,222 | 11.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 0.75 | 1.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gathers
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some interesting patterns. Between 2000 and 2010, there was an apparent increase in multi-ethnic individuals carrying the surname "Gathers", with the percentage rising from 1.31% to 2.34%. The Hispanic population with this surname experienced significant growth, increasing by 105.56%. However, the White population with this surname decreased by about 8.09%, while the Black population saw a small decrease of 0.54%. Notably, the group identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native appeared for the first time in 2010 with 0.23% representation each.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 78.05% | 77.63% | -0.54% |
| White | 19.29% | 17.73% | -8.09% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 2.34% | 78.63% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 1.85% | 105.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.23% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.23% | 0% |