Explore the Family Name Gatt
The meaning of Gatt
1. Scottish (Aberdeenshire): variant of Galt. An alternative derivation from Older Scots gate, gait, gaet, get(t) (Old Norse gata) ‘way, road, path; street’ (see Gates) is theoretically possible, but there is no evidence to link this to any of the historical bearers of the name in the British Isles. 2. South German: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed from the same root as the Middle High German word gate ‘companion, compatible person’.
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How common is the last name Gatt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gatt has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 37,728th most popular name with a count of 554 individuals bearing this surname, representing a proportion of 0.21 per 100k U.S. residents. By 2010, it dropped to the 40,494th position with 540 persons carrying the name, reflecting a proportion of 0.18 per 100k people. This change marks a 7.33% decrease in rank and a 2.53% drop in count over that decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,728 | #40,494 | -7.33% |
| Count | 554 | 540 | -2.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.18 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gatt
Examining the ethnic identity linked to the surname Gatt according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there are noticeable changes between 2000 and 2010. Predominantly associated with White ethnicity (90.97% in 2000 and 91.11% in 2010), the surname saw a marginal increase of 0.15%. The percentage of those identifying as Black increased significantly by 53.59%, moving from 1.81% to 2.78%. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic decreased from 4.15% to 3.52%, marking a 15.18% reduction. Lastly, the share of individuals identifying as two or more races slightly decreased from 2.35% to 2.22%, a 5.53% drop. There were no Gatt individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in the given years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.97% | 91.11% | 0.15% |
| Hispanic | 4.15% | 3.52% | -15.18% |
| Black | 1.81% | 2.78% | 53.59% |
| Two or More Races | 2.35% | 2.22% | -5.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |