Explore the Family Name Gaultney
The meaning of Gaultney
English: habitational name from Gaultney in Rushton, Northamptonshire, probably so named from Old Norse gǫltr ‘boar’ + Old Danish klint ‘steep cliff or bank’ with the later addition of Middle English heye ‘enclosure’. This surname is not found in Britain. Compare Gautney.
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How common is the last name Gaultney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gaultney slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gaultney was ranked as the 38,395th most popular surname in the U.S., but by 2010 it fell to 38,902nd, reflecting a 1.32% decrease. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased from 542 in 2000 to 567 in 2010, a growth of 4.61%. The proportion of people named Gaultney per 100,000 residents fell by 5% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,395 | #38,902 | -1.32% |
| Count | 542 | 567 | 4.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gaultney
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the surname Gaultney identified as White, accounting for 92.44% in 2000 and 91.36% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Black also rose modestly from 4.61% in 2000 to 4.94% in 2010. Interestingly, the proportion of those claiming Hispanic ethnic identity experienced a significant increase of 74.77%, moving from 1.11% to 1.94% over the decade. Meanwhile, the percentage of Gaultneys identifying as two or more races saw a slight reduction of 4.65% over the same time frame. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.44% | 91.36% | -1.17% |
| Black | 4.61% | 4.94% | 7.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 1.94% | 74.77% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 1.23% | -4.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |