Explore the Family Name Gorby
The meaning of Gorby
English: possibly a variant of Corby.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gorby in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gorby has seen a slight dip in popularity over the 2000 to 2010 decade. The rank of the surname fell from 14,935th place in 2000 to 15,434th place in 2010, marking a decrease of 3.34%. However, the count of individuals with the surname increased by 4.46% during the same period, going from 1,817 to 1,898. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 4.48%, indicating that while more people bear the surname, it has become less popular relative to other surnames.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,935 | #15,434 | -3.34% |
| Count | 1,817 | 1,898 | 4.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.67 | 0.64 | -4.48% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gorby
The ethnic identity associated with the Gorby surname has remained relatively stable between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with the Gorby surname identify as White, showing only a minimal decrease from 97.30% to 97.10%. There was a notable increase in those identifying with two or more races, which went up from 0.50% to 1.11%, a 122% change. The percentage of those who identified as Black decreased by 41.67%, falling from 0.72% to 0.42%. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained unchanged at 0%. The Hispanic category remained stable with 1.05% of Gorbys identifying as such in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.3% | 97.1% | -0.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0.5% | 1.11% | 122% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 1.05% | 0% |
| Black | 0.72% | 0.42% | -41.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |