Explore the Family Name Gnau
The meaning of Gnau
German: nickname for an economical person, from Middle High German genou ‘thrifty, careful’.
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How common is the last name Gnau in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gnau saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 49,057th most popular surname, while by 2010, it had fallen to 52,037th place, representing a decrease of 6.07%. The total count of individuals with this surname also declined during this period from 403 in 2000 to 399 in 2010, marking a decrease of roughly 1%. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 6.67%, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,057 | #52,037 | -6.07% |
| Count | 403 | 399 | -0.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gnau
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, nearly all individuals with the Gnau surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 98.01% to 96.99% over the decade. There were no recorded individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the census did record a change in those identifying as Two or more races, which stood at zero in 2000 but rose to 1.25% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.01% | 96.99% | -1.04% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.25% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |