Explore the Family Name Gaynes
The meaning of Gaynes
English: variant of Gaines. This surname is now rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gaynes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gaynes has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 65,862nd in frequency among all surnames, but by 2010, it had dropped to 73,005th place, a change of -10.85%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell during this period from 281 to 266, a drop of -5.34%. The prevalence of this surname per 100,000 people decreased as well, going from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, marking a -10% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #73,005 | -10.85% |
| Count | 281 | 266 | -5.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gaynes
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a few shifts for those bearing the surname Gaynes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identified as White increased slightly from 82.56% to 84.21%, a growth of 2%. There was a new appearance of Hispanic identification, which was not present in 2000 but constituted 3.38% in 2010. The proportion identifying with two or more races went from 3.2% in 2000 down to zero in 2010. Those identified as Black saw a decrease from 13.17% to 10.90%, marking a -17.24% change. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.56% | 84.21% | 2% |
| Black | 13.17% | 10.9% | -17.24% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.2% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |