Explore the Family Name Gawin
The meaning of Gawin
Polish: possibly an adaptation of a German name beginning with Gau- or a derivative of the Polish personal name Gaweł (see Gawel). Compare Gavin.
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How common is the last name Gawin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gawin slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gawin was the 111,740th most popular surname, falling to 122,314th in rank by 2010. This represents a decrease of approximately 9.46%. Over the same period, the number of individuals with the surname Gawin also saw a minor decrease from 146 in 2000 to 141 in 2010, a change of about -3.42%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #111,740 | #122,314 | -9.46% |
| Count | 146 | 141 | -3.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gawin
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Gawin identify as White. The proportion of those identifying as White slightly decreased from 98.63% in 2000 to 98.58% in 2010, a minimal change of -0.05%. The remaining ethnic identities, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were reported as zero or suppressed for privacy in both years. This indicates that these groups either have no representation or their numbers are too small to be statistically significant within the Gawin surname population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.63% | 98.58% | -0.05% |
| 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% |