Explore the Family Name Gavett
The meaning of Gavett
Altered form of English Gavitt. Compare Gavette.
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How common is the last name Gavett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gavett shows a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Gavett was ranked 78,326th in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had slightly dropped to 90,495th. This represents a 15.54 percent drop in rank. The actual count of people bearing the surname also decreased over this decade from 227 to 204, indicating a decrease of 10.13 percent. For every 100,000 individuals, approximately 0.08 had the Gavett surname in 2000, and this reduced to 0.07 in 2010, a change of -12.5 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,326 | #90,495 | -15.54% |
| Count | 227 | 204 | -10.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gavett
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gavett, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the vast majority identify as White. In 2000, 97.36 percent identified as White, increasing slightly to 98.04 percent in 2010. There were no counts of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities associated with the surname during these years. There is also no record of individuals identifying with two or more races holding the Gavett surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.36% | 98.04% | 0.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |