Explore the Family Name Gawron
The meaning of Gawron
1. Polish: nickname from gawron ‘rook’. 2. German: habitational name from a place so named near Breslau (Polish name Wrocław), Silesia (Poland). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Aleksander, Casimir, Franciszek, Grazyna, Jacek, Lech, Ludwik, Marcin, Miroslaw, Piotr, Stanislaw, Stanislaw.
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How common is the last name Gawron in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gawron has seen a slight dip in the early 21st century. In 2000, Gawron ranked 24,914th in frequency among U.S. surnames and by 2010, it had fallen to 25,659th place, marking a 2.99% decrease. Despite this decline in rank, the actual number of individuals with the Gawron surname grew from 937 in 2000 to 961 in 2010, an increase of 2.56%. Similarly, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people slightly decreased from 0.35 to 0.33 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,914 | #25,659 | -2.99% |
| Count | 937 | 961 | 2.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.33 | -5.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gawron
In terms of ethnicity, the Gawron surname is overwhelmingly associated with those identifying as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96% of those with the Gawron surname identified as White, with a negligible decrease of 0.35% over the decade. Notably, there was a significant rise (128.13%) in the Hispanic population carrying the Gawron name, increasing from 0.64% in 2000 to 1.46% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or with two or more races also carried the Gawron surname, but their numbers remained relatively small. No individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.91% | 96.57% | -0.35% |
| Hispanic | 0.64% | 1.46% | 128.13% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 0.94% | -45.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.73% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |