Explore the Family Name Gnagy
The meaning of Gnagy
Variant of Gnagey, a surname of Swiss German origin.
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How common is the last name Gnagy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gnagy has seen a slight decrease over a decade. In 2000, Gnagy ranked 65,133 in popularity and dropped to 68,770 by 2010, indicating a change of -5.58%. Despite this change in rank, the count of individuals with the Gnagy surname remained fairly consistent, increasing only slightly from 285 in 2000 to 286 in 2010, a growth rate of 0.35%. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the Gnagy surname per 100,000 decreased by 9.09% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,133 | #68,770 | -5.58% |
| Count | 285 | 286 | 0.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gnagy
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Gnagy surname. In 2000, approximately 95.09% of those with the Gnagy surname identified as White, dropping to 89.16% in 2010, a change of -6.24%. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, jumping from 1.75% in 2000 to 6.29% in 2010, a staggering growth of 259.43%. It's noteworthy that in 2010, 2.45% identified with two or more races, a category which was not represented in the 2000 data. Individuals with the Gnagy surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented in the data for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.09% | 89.16% | -6.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 6.29% | 259.43% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |