Explore the Family Name Gaunce
The meaning of Gaunce
1. Scottish and Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Aonghuis (see McCance). 2. Perhaps also an Americanized form of German Ganz. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brennan.
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How common is the last name Gaunce in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gaunce has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 42,363rd most popular surname in the U.S., but dropped to 48,060th place by 2010, marking a change of -13.45%. The count of individuals carrying this name also decreased from 482 in 2000 to 440 in 2010, reflecting an -8.71% change. Consequently, the proportion of people named Gaunce per 100,000 fell by -16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,363 | #48,060 | -13.45% |
| Count | 482 | 440 | -8.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gaunce
In terms of ethnic identity, Gaunce is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White. According to the Decennial U.S. Census, 98.34% of those with this surname identified as White in 2000, and the percentage remained high at 97.27% in 2010. Over the decade, there was no record of Gaunces identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, by 2010, about 1.59% of Gaunces identified as Hispanic, a shift from 2000 when there were no recorded Gaunces with this ethnic identity. There were also no Gaunces identifying as two or more races in 2010, a decrease from 1.04% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.34% | 97.27% | -1.09% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |