Explore the Family Name Gautney
The meaning of Gautney
Probably English: variant of Gaultney. This form of the surname is not found in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gautney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gautney experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gautney ranked 33,782 in popularity with 636 individuals bearing the surname, representing a proportion of 0.24 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the ranking had dropped to 36,525 with only 612 people carrying the name. This represented a decrease in the proportion of people with this surname to 0.21 per 100,000, marking an overall change of -12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,782 | #36,525 | -8.12% |
| Count | 636 | 612 | -3.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gautney
According to the same census data, there has been some fluctuation in the ethnic identity associated with the Gautney surname from 2000 to 2010. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 94.97% to 92.16%. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or as having two or more races, there was a notable increase among those identifying as Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. The Hispanic population increased by 28.46%, the Black population by 73.4%, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native population by 39.36%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.97% | 92.16% | -2.96% |
| Hispanic | 2.67% | 3.43% | 28.46% |
| Black | 0.94% | 1.63% | 73.4% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.94% | 1.31% | 39.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |