Explore the Family Name Ginty
The meaning of Ginty
Irish (Mayo and Sligo): shortened form of McGinty, an Anglicized form of Gaelic Mag Fhionnachtaigh. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Conal, Patrick Sean.
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How common is the last name Ginty in the United States?
The surname Ginty, based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 36,807 out of all surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to 39,004. This represents a change of -5.97 in its ranking position. The actual number of individuals bearing this surname also dropped slightly from 572 in 2000 to 565 in 2010, representing a decrease of 1.22 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population also decreased by 9.52 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,807 | #39,004 | -5.97% |
| Count | 572 | 565 | -1.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ginty
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname Ginty identified as White, at 94.76 percent in 2000, decreasing slightly to 91.86 percent in 2010. There was no representation within the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either year. However, there were notable increases in other ethnic groups. Individuals identifying as Hispanic went from 1.05 percent in 2000 to 1.95 percent in 2010, a significant increase of 85.71 percent. Those identifying as Black also increased from 1.05 percent to 1.42 percent. Lastly, the category of "two or more races" saw a substantial increase of 41.98 percent, going from 2.62 percent in 2000 to 3.72 percent in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.76% | 91.86% | -3.06% |
| Two or More Races | 2.62% | 3.72% | 41.98% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 1.95% | 85.71% |
| Black | 1.05% | 1.42% | 35.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |