Explore the Family Name Gongora
The meaning of Gongora
Basque (Castilianized as Góngora): habitational name from Gongora (in Castilian: Góngora), a place in the Aranguren valley in Navarre. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Carlos, Manuel, Luis, Alberto, Ernesto, Esperanza, Estanislao, Guadalupe, Gustavo, Jesus, Jorge. Portuguese Paulo.
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How common is the last name Gongora in the United States?
The surname Gongora has seen an increase in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname ranked 12,206, but by 2010 it had risen to a rank of 10,050. This represents a change of 17.66 percent. The count of individuals with the surname Gongora also increased from 2,340 in 2000 to 3,205 in 2010, a growth of 36.97 percent. The proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 rose by 25.29 percent over the decade, from 0.87 in 2000 to 1.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,206 | #10,050 | 17.66% |
| Count | 2,340 | 3,205 | 36.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.87 | 1.09 | 25.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gongora
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Gongora identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 86.41 percent identified as Hispanic, and this figure slightly decreased to 85.40 percent in 2010. There was a small increase in those identifying as White, from 8.08 percent in 2000 to 10.30 percent in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander slightly decreased from 1.97 percent in 2000 to 1.87 percent in 2010. The proportion identifying as Black remained relatively stable with a minor decrease from 2.05 percent in 2000 to 2.03 percent in 2010. The categories of American Indian and Alaskan Native and Two or more races remained at 0 percent for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.41% | 85.4% | -1.17% |
| White | 8.08% | 10.3% | 27.48% |
| Black | 2.05% | 2.03% | -0.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.97% | 1.87% | -5.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |