Explore the Family Name Gogerty
The meaning of Gogerty
Irish (Meath and Dublin): shortened form of Mac Gogarty, an Anglicized form of Gaelic Mag Fhógartaigh. See Fogarty.
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How common is the last name Gogerty in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gogerty saw a slight dip in popularity ranking between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 66,676 to 67,519, a 1.26% decrease. However, the count of individuals with the surname increased by 5.42%, from 277 to 292, during this same period. The proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.1, showing that the surname maintained a low frequency in the population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,676 | #67,519 | -1.26% |
| Count | 277 | 292 | 5.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gogerty
Considering ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of people with the surname Gogerty identified as White, with an increase from 93.50% in 2000 to 94.52% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Two or more races saw a significant decrease, falling by 36.92% from 3.25% to 2.05%. Individuals identifying as Hispanic increased by 32.60%, from 1.81% to 2.40%. There were no changes in the number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at 0 throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.5% | 94.52% | 1.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 2.4% | 32.6% |
| Two or More Races | 3.25% | 2.05% | -36.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |