Explore the Family Name Gores
The meaning of Gores
German (also Göres) and Dutch: variant of Goris 2, located in the Arnhem-Kleve area on either side of the border.
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How common is the last name Gores in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gores experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Gores ranked as the 32,488th most popular surname in the United States but fell to the 38,439th spot by 2010, marking an 18.32 percent decline. The count of individuals bearing the Gores surname also dropped from 667 in 2000 to 576 in 2010, indicating a 13.64 percent decrease. The proportion of people named Gores per 100,000 in the population also saw a 20 percent decrease over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,488 | #38,439 | -18.32% |
| Count | 667 | 576 | -13.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.2 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gores
The ethnic identity distribution of the surname Gores changed significantly between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 45 percent, while the proportion of the White population decreased slightly by 1.47 percent. The Hispanic population with the Gores surname grew by 62 percent, where the Black population rose by 16 percent. Meanwhile, there was a notable decrease in the population identifying with Two or More Races by 35.56 percent. The American Indian and Alaskan Native population with the Gores surname saw a growth of 38.67 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.45% | 93.06% | -1.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 2.43% | 62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 1.74% | 45% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.75% | 1.04% | 38.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 0.87% | -35.56% |
| Black | 0.75% | 0.87% | 16% |