Explore the Family Name Gheen
The meaning of Gheen
Probably an altered form of Irish Geoghegan. History: Thomas and Joseph Gheen are recorded in 1768 in the tax records of West Bradford Township, Chester County, PA.
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How common is the last name Gheen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gheen has experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 25,272 in terms of popularity and was borne by approximately 920 individuals. By the end of 2010, however, the rank had dropped to 28,746 with the count of individuals using the name also decreasing by around 10% to 828. The proportion of individuals bearing the surname per 100k also saw a decline of 17.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,272 | #28,746 | -13.75% |
| Count | 920 | 828 | -10% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.28 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gheen
In terms of ethnicity, the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the last name Gheen identified as white, although this percentage slightly decreased from 96.96% in 2000 to 95.05% in 2010. While the percentage of multi-racial individuals also saw a decrease of 33.13%, there were notable increases in other ethnic identities. For instance, those identifying as Hispanic increased from 0.76% in 2000 to 2.29% in 2010. There was also a new group of individuals who identified as Black by 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.96% | 95.05% | -1.97% |
| Hispanic | 0.76% | 2.29% | 201.32% |
| Black | 0% | 1.21% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 1.09% | -33.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |