Explore the Family Name Gaumond
The meaning of Gaumond
French: variant of Gaumont and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. Compare Goman and Gorman. History: It was Robert Gaumont from France, whose surname was altered to Gaumond in North America (see Gaumont). Some characteristic forenames: French Herve, Armand, Girard, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Gaumond in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gaumond had a popularity rank of 38,706 in 2000, which slightly declined to 38,948 by 2010. In terms of actual counts, however, there was a slight increase in the number of people bearing the Gaumond surname from 537 in 2000 to 566 by 2010, representing a 5.4 percent growth. The proportion per 100,000 people with the Gaumond surname fell slightly by 5.0 percent from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,706 | #38,948 | -0.63% |
| Count | 537 | 566 | 5.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gaumond
The ethnic identity data collected during the Decennial U.S. Census for the Gaumond surname showed that the majority identified as White, accounting for 98.14 percent in 2000 and falling slightly to 96.82 percent by 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.93 percent in 2000 to 2.30 percent in 2010, a change of 147.31 percent. No significant changes were observed in other ethnicity categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.14% | 96.82% | -1.35% |
| Hispanic | 0.93% | 2.3% | 147.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |