Explore the Family Name Gawley
The meaning of Gawley
1. Irish (Antrim): shortened and altered form of McCauley. 2. Possibly an Americanized form of German Golle, a variant of Gohl 1. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Gawley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gawley has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Gawley was ranked 93,841 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to rank 98,553, demonstrating a decrease of 5.02%. Despite this, the actual number of individuals with the Gawley surname increased slightly from 181 to 184 during this time period, reflecting a growth rate of 1.66%. However, its overall representation within the U.S. population fell from 0.07 per 100k people in 2000 to 0.06 per 100k in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #93,841 | #98,553 | -5.02% |
| Count | 181 | 184 | 1.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gawley
Regarding ethnic identity of those bearing the Gawley surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the overwhelming majority identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 98% of individuals with this surname identified themselves as White, an increase of 0.03% over the decade. There were no reported changes in other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. This lack of change could potentially be due to suppression of the data for privacy purposes.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.34% | 98.37% | 0.03% |
| 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% |