Explore the Family Name Gaton
The meaning of Gaton
Spanish (Gatón): habitational name from a place called Gatón de Campos in Valladolid province, of ancient Germanic origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gaton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gaton witnessed a slight decrease in rank from 61,058 in 2000 to 61,436 in 2010, reflecting a change of -0.62%. However, despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the surname increased by 6.17% over the same period, from 308 to 327. The proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,058 | #61,436 | -0.62% |
| Count | 308 | 327 | 6.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gaton
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gaton. From 2000 to 2010, there was a notable increase of 25.67% in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, and a significant rise of 23.89% in those identifying as Hispanic. In contrast, there was a sharp decline of 50.87% in individuals identifying as Black and a decrease of 20.06% in those identifying as White. There was no change in the representation of Two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 48.38% | 59.94% | 23.89% |
| White | 27.92% | 22.32% | -20.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.79% | 9.79% | 25.67% |
| Black | 14.94% | 7.34% | -50.87% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |