Explore the Family Name Gawne
The meaning of Gawne
Manx: variant of Gavin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gawne in the United States?
The surname Gawne showed a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Gawne ranked as the 40,690th most popular surname in the United States. However, by 2010, it fell slightly to the 41,959th position, indicating a -3.12% change. Despite the drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Gawne surname increased from 506 in 2000 to 518 in 2010, a growth of 2.37%. The proportion per 100k people declined by 5.26%, from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,690 | #41,959 | -3.12% |
| Count | 506 | 518 | 2.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gawne
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Gawne surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The largest group remains those identified as White, accounting for 94.07% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 94.40% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 1.98% to 1.54%, while those claiming two or more races saw a small decline from 1.58% to 1.54%. Notably, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased substantially, growing by 46.84% from 1.58% in 2000 to 2.32% in 2010. No persons with the Gawne surname were reported as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.07% | 94.4% | 0.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 2.32% | 46.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.98% | 1.54% | -22.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 1.54% | -2.53% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |