Explore the Family Name Gathright
The meaning of Gathright
English: probably a variant of Cartwright.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gathright in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gathright dropped slightly in popularity from 2000 to 2010, shifting from rank 19,428 to rank 19,834, a change of -2.09%. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased during that same period from 1,288 to 1,355, marking 5.2% growth. The proportion per 100k also saw a small decline by -4.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,428 | #19,834 | -2.09% |
| Count | 1,288 | 1,355 | 5.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.46 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gathright
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Gathright saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Those identifying as White remained the majority, showing a slight increase from 66.15% to 67.01%. Individuals identifying as Black made up the second largest group, though their percentage decreased from 31.29% to 29.08%. The proportions of those identifying as Hispanic and those identifying with two or more races both experienced significant increases, rising by 90.00% and 82.57% respectively. No individuals with the Gathright surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.15% | 67.01% | 1.3% |
| Black | 31.29% | 29.08% | -7.06% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 1.99% | 82.57% |
| Hispanic | 0.7% | 1.33% | 90% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |