Explore the Family Name Gavan
The meaning of Gavan
Scottish and English (Lancashire): variant of Gavin.
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How common is the last name Gavan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gavan has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 57,406th most popular name, and by 2010, it had slipped slightly to the 59,742nd position, representing a change of -4.07%. The actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 332 in 2000 to 338 in 2010, a growth of 1.81%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a drop of -8.33%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,406 | #59,742 | -4.07% |
| Count | 332 | 338 | 1.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gavan
The Decennial U.S. Census data further reveals interesting changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gavan. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 1.51% in 2000 to 1.78% in 2010, an increase of 17.88%. Those identifying as two or more races were represented in 2000 but had decreased to zero by 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname Gavan identified as White, although this proportion decreased from 88.55% in 2000 to 83.43% in 2010. The most dramatic increase was seen amongst those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 6.93% in 2000 to 12.13% in 2010, a significant increase of 75.04%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian/Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.55% | 83.43% | -5.78% |
| Hispanic | 6.93% | 12.13% | 75.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.51% | 1.78% | 17.88% |
| Two or More Races | 2.11% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |