Explore the Family Name Gatten
The meaning of Gatten
English: variant of Gatton. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Gatten in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gatten has seen a slight decrease in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gatten was ranked 31,986th most common surname, with a count of 681 instances per 100k people. By 2010, it had dropped to rank 35,203, with a count of 640 instances per 100k people, representing a decrease of 10.06% in rank and a decrease of 6.02% in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,986 | #35,203 | -10.06% |
| Count | 681 | 640 | -6.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.22 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gatten
The ethnic identity associated with the Gatten surname remained largely consistent from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The vast majority, around 96.72% by 2010, identify as White. The percentage identifying as Two or more races saw a small decrease of 3.70%, going from 1.62% in 2000 to 1.56% in 2010. Hispanic representation also decreased slightly, from 0.88% in 2000 to 0.78% in 2010. No individuals with the Gatten surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.77% | 96.72% | -0.05% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 1.56% | -3.7% |
| Hispanic | 0.88% | 0.78% | -11.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |