Explore the Family Name Gorgas
The meaning of Gorgas
Catalan: Castilianized form of Gorgues, a topographic name from the plural of gorga ‘gorge’ (see Gorga).
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How common is the last name Gorgas in the United States?
On the basis of the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Gorgas' has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked as the 47,389th most popular, while in 2010 it climbed to the 45,653rd position, marking an improvement of 3.66%. The number of individuals bearing the 'Gorgas' name also rose from 421 in 2000 to 468 in 2010, signifying an 11.16% surge. However, its overall proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,389 | #45,653 | 3.66% |
| Count | 421 | 468 | 11.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gorgas
Turning to ethnicity, the census data revealed a small shift in the ethnic identity associated with the 'Gorgas' surname. While the representation of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities was not reported, likely due to privacy concerns, there was a notable increase of 46.32% in the identification of two or more races between 2000 and 2010. White ethnicity saw a marginal decrease from 84.09% to 83.33%, whereas Hispanic representation increased by 6.44%. Notably, the percentage of Black ethnicity dropped to zero in 2010. This information is solely based on the data provided by the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.09% | 83.33% | -0.9% |
| Hispanic | 11.64% | 12.39% | 6.44% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 2.78% | 46.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.66% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |