Explore the Family Name Gordanier
The meaning of Gordanier
Variant of Gordinier, a surname of Dutch origin (see Gardenier).
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How common is the last name Gordanier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Gordanier" has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 71,610th most popular surname and by 2010, it had fallen to 79,598th place. This represents an 11.15% drop in rank. Similarly, the number of individuals with this surname also decreased approximately 6%, from 254 people in 2000 to 239 people in 2010. The proportion of individuals with the Gordanier surname per 100,000 people also dropped by 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,610 | #79,598 | -11.15% |
| Count | 254 | 239 | -5.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gordanier
The ethnic identity associated with the Gordanier surname has also experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, almost all (97.24%) of those with the Gordanier name identified as White. By 2010, while still a significant majority, this percentage had dropped slightly to 94.14%. The Census reported no individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. However, there were small increases in those identifying as Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native by 2010. Those reporting two or more races remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.24% | 94.14% | -3.19% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.09% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.09% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |