Explore the Family Name Gordner
The meaning of Gordner
1. German: variant of Gortner. 2. Perhaps also an altered form of English Gardner. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz.
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How common is the last name Gordner in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, in terms of popularity, the surname Gordner experienced a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Gordner was ranked 41,060 but it dropped to 50,960 by 2010, reflecting a change of -24.11%. The total count of individuals with this surname also fell from 501 in 2000 to 409 in 2010, marking an 18.36% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 people likewise saw a decline, from 0.19 to 0.14, showing a -26.32% shift.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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Rank | #41,060 | #50,960 | -24.11% |
Count | 501 | 409 | -18.36% |
Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.14 | -26.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gordner
The Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity of those with the surname Gordner. Over the decade from 2000 to 2010, almost all (96.33%) identified as White, which was a marginal increase from 96.01% in 2000. The percentage identifying as Black decreased slightly from 2.79% to 2.69%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native with the surname Gordner during this period.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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White | 96.01% | 96.33% | 0.33% |
Black | 2.79% | 2.69% | -3.58% |
Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |