Explore the Family Name Gorey
The meaning of Gorey
Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Mac Gothraidh, see McGorry.
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How common is the last name Gorey in the United States?
The surname Gorey, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a decrease in its popularity over the decade between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 28028 in 2000 to 32562 in 2010, marking a drop of 16.18%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Gorey surname decreased by 12.3% during the same period from 805 to 706. This change likewise resulted in a decline in the proportion per 100k people, dropping 20% from 0.3 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,028 | #32,562 | -16.18% |
| Count | 805 | 706 | -12.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.24 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gorey
Analysing the ethnicity associated with the surname Gorey using the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some observable changes over the decade. While the percentage of those identifying as white remained consistently high at around 93%, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising by 44.62% from 1.86% to 2.69%. Additionally, there was a slight increase of 6.45% in those identifying with two or more ethnicities, going up to 1.98% in 2010 from 1.86% in 2000. However, the proportion of individuals identifying as black dropped to zero in 2010, and no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.42% | 93.77% | 0.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 2.69% | 44.62% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 1.98% | 6.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.85% | 0% |
| Black | 1.86% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |