Explore the Family Name Gorgone
The meaning of Gorgone
Italian: apparently a humanistic nickname from Greek Gorgōn ‘gorgon’. In classical mythology the Gorgons were three sisters who had the power to turn to stone anyone who looked at them. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Carmelo, Gaetano, Sal.
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How common is the last name Gorgone in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gorgone saw a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked 42983 in terms of popularity and had a count of 474. By 2010, the rank moved down to 45804, representing a change of -6.56%. The count also fell slightly by -1.69% to 466. The proportion per 100k also decreased by -11.11% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,983 | #45,804 | -6.56% |
| Count | 474 | 466 | -1.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gorgone
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Gorgone identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a minor drop of -0.29% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased by 13.16% in 2010, while the group identifying as two or more races saw a decrease of -27.70%. No one with the Gorgone surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.2% | 95.92% | -0.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 2.15% | 13.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 1.07% | -27.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |