Explore the Family Name Gaut
The meaning of Gaut
1. English: variant of Galt. 2. In some cases possibly also French: variant of Gault.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gaut in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gaut has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 21,105th most popular surname in the United States with 1,160 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the surname had dropped to the 22,838th spot with 1,121 individuals. This represents an overall drop of 8.21% in ranking and a 3.36% decrease in count. Also, the proportion of people named Gaut per 100,000 decreased by 11.63%, meaning less people were named Gaut in 2010 than in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,105 | #22,838 | -8.21% |
| Count | 1,160 | 1,121 | -3.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.38 | -11.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gaut
When we look at the ethnic identities associated with the surname Gaut based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, we find that the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease from 72.93% to 72.17%. The second largest group identified as Black, which saw an increase from 21.90% to 23.02%. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going up from 1.72% to 2.05%. However, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native declined to 0% in 2010 from 0.78% and 1.03% respectively in 2000. Those reporting two or more races decreased slightly from 1.64% to 1.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.93% | 72.17% | -1.04% |
| Black | 21.9% | 23.02% | 5.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 2.05% | 19.19% |
| Two or More Races | 1.64% | 1.52% | -7.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.78% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.03% | 0% | 0% |