Explore the Family Name Ghormley
The meaning of Ghormley
Irish: variant of Gormley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ghormley in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ghormley witnessed a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Initially ranked 34,554 in 2000, its rank dropped by about 5.88% to 36,585 in 2010. The number of people bearing this surname also decreased from 620 in 2000 to 611 in 2010, accounting for a -1.45% change. In terms of proportion per 100k, there was an 8.7% decrease over the decade, with the figure dropping from 0.23 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,554 | #36,585 | -5.88% |
| Count | 620 | 611 | -1.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ghormley
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Ghormley surname identified as White, accounting for approximately 90.83% in 2010, up slightly from 90.65% in 2000. Those identifying as two or more races increased by 24.14% during the same period, while the Hispanic representation also saw an increase of 9.05%. However, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped significantly by 42.59%. No individuals with the Ghormley surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.65% | 90.83% | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 2.9% | 3.6% | 24.14% |
| Hispanic | 2.1% | 2.29% | 9.05% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.71% | 2.13% | -42.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |