Explore the Family Name Gorin
The meaning of Gorin
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Goren. 2. English (Gloucestershire): variant of Goring. 3. French: from a diminutive of Old French gor ‘hog’ (see Gory). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Meyer, Yakov, Hersh, Moises, Shlomo, Tuvia, Zeev. Russian Iosif, Anatoly, Boris, Fanya, Grigori, Grigoriy, Igor, Mikhall, Svetlana.
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How common is the last name Gorin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gorin saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Gorin was ranked 25,908 and had dropped to rank 28,311 by 2010, indicating a 9.28% drop. The number of individuals bearing the surname also decreased from 891 to 844 during the same period, reflecting a 5.27% reduction. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 of the population dropped by 12.12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,908 | #28,311 | -9.28% |
| Count | 891 | 844 | -5.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.29 | -12.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gorin
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Gorin also exhibited changes over the same decade, as the Decennial U.S. Census data shows. In 2000, the majority of those with the surname identified as White (90.46%), followed by Hispanic (4.26%), Black (2.47%), and Two or more races (1.68%). By 2010, although the majority still identified as White, the percentage had decreased slightly to 87.56%. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, up to 6.16%, while the percentage of those identifying as Black saw a slight decrease to 2.37%. Interestingly, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, but this group represented 1.78% of the Gorin surname bearers in 2010. The representation of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.46% | 87.56% | -3.21% |
| Hispanic | 4.26% | 6.16% | 44.6% |
| Black | 2.47% | 2.37% | -4.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.78% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |