Explore the Family Name Gatien
The meaning of Gatien
French: from the personal name Gatien, a derivative of Latin Gatianus, which was borne by an early Christian saint, the founding bishop of the see of Tours.
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How common is the last name Gatien in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gatien saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010, dropping 3.52% in ranking from 111119 to 115034. Despite this decrease in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Gatien surname increased by 3.4%, from 147 to 152 during the same time period. The proportion of people named Gatien per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #111,119 | #115,034 | -3.52% |
| Count | 147 | 152 | 3.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gatien
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Gatien identify as White, representing 94.08% of the population in 2010, down slightly from 96.60% in 2000. There were no recorded instances of the Gatien surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010, according to the data available.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.6% | 94.08% | -2.61% |
| 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% |