Explore the Family Name Gatwood
The meaning of Gatwood
English (Middlesex and Essex): variant of Gatewood. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Gatwood in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the Gatwood surname has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 54,020 in popularity and dropped to 63,373 by 2010, marking a decrease of 17.31%. The count of individuals with the Gatwood surname also decreased from 358 in 2000 to 315 in 2010, reflecting a drop of 12.01%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 15.38% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,020 | #63,373 | -17.31% |
| Count | 358 | 315 | -12.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gatwood
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a few shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Gatwood surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as white slightly increased by 1.02%, reaching 93.97% in 2010. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races saw an increase of 81.43%, reaching 2.54% in 2010. However, there was a noticeable decrease in those identifying as Black, with this group shrinking by 24.3% to 1.9%. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in either year, while data for American Indian and Alaskan Natives was available only for 2000, showing that they made up 1.96% of the Gatwoods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.02% | 93.97% | 1.02% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 2.54% | 81.43% |
| Black | 2.51% | 1.9% | -24.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.96% | 0% | 0% |