Explore the Family Name Gmitter
The meaning of Gmitter
Rusyn (from Slovakia): from the personal name Gmiter, a local variant of Dmytro, Rusyn (and Ukrainian) equivalent to Greek Dēmētrios (see Dimitris).
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How common is the last name Gmitter in the United States?
The surname Gmitter saw a modest increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 85,643 in terms of popularity but moved up to rank 82,908 by 2010, reflecting an improvement of approximately 3.19%. This rise can also be seen in the count of individuals with this surname, which grew by roughly 11.82% from 203 to 227 over the decade. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,643 | #82,908 | 3.19% |
| Count | 203 | 227 | 11.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gmitter
As for the ethnicity associated with the surname Gmitter, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 95.07% to 90.75%, a change of -4.54%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic increased from 3.45% to 5.73%, a substantial growth of 66.09%. There were no individuals recorded as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, the category "Two or more races" emerged in 2010 with a representation of 3.08%, where there were none reported in the previous census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.07% | 90.75% | -4.54% |
| Hispanic | 3.45% | 5.73% | 66.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |