Explore the Family Name Gattis
The meaning of Gattis
English: occupational name for a watchman, from Middle English, Old French gaite ‘watchman’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gattis in the United States?
According to the data provided from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gattis saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 11,958th most popular while in 2010, it fell to the 12,370th position, marking a decrease of 3.45%. However, the actual count of this surname increased by 4.92% over the same period, growing from 2,396 to 2,514. The proportion of individuals with the surname Gattis per 100,000 people also dipped by 4.49%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,958 | #12,370 | -3.45% |
| Count | 2,396 | 2,514 | 4.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.89 | 0.85 | -4.49% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gattis
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Gattis also underwent some changes from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 81.18% of those with the surname identified as white, which decreased slightly to 78.76% by 2010. Those identifying as black saw an increase from 15.19% to 16.35%. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic more than doubled, increasing from 1.34% to 2.23%. There was also a growth in those who identify with two or more races, rising from 1.54% to 2.03%. Conversely, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 15.15% and 14.29%, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.18% | 78.76% | -2.98% |
| Black | 15.19% | 16.35% | 7.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 2.23% | 66.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 2.03% | 31.82% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.42% | 0.36% | -14.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.33% | 0.28% | -15.15% |