Explore the Family Name Gawrys
The meaning of Gawrys
Polish: derivative of the personal name Gawrzyjał, a vernacular form of Gabriel. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Agnieszka, Eugeniusz, Jozef, Mariusz, Wladyslaw.
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How common is the last name Gawrys in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gawrys saw a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 50,903rd most common surname in 2000, it dropped to 53,538th position in 2010, marking a decrease of 5.18%. However, the actual number of individuals bearing this surname remained relatively stable during the decade, increasing only marginally from 385 to 386, a growth of just 0.26%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people shrank by 7.14%, from 0.14 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,903 | #53,538 | -5.18% |
| Count | 385 | 386 | 0.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gawrys
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Gawrys surname, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals identify as White. In 2000, 96.88% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this figure slightly increased to 97.15% by 2010. A small portion, 2.34% in 2000 and 2.33% in 2010, identified as Hispanic. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. The data for those identifying with two or more races was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.88% | 97.15% | 0.28% |
| Hispanic | 2.34% | 2.33% | -0.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |