Explore the Family Name Gorn
The meaning of Gorn
1. Scottish: habitational name from any of several places in Orkney called Gorn, for example in Rendall, Sandwick, and Westray. The placename is from Old Norse garth(r) ‘farm’, with the definite suffix -inn. 2. German (also Görn): unexplained.
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How common is the last name Gorn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gorn has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gorn was ranked 86,992 in terms of popularity but by 2010, it had dropped to 106,096 - a decline of nearly 22%. The overall count of people carrying the surname also decreased from 199 in 2000 to 168 in 2010, showing a downturn of 15.58%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname Gorn per 100,000 people also reduced slightly from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,992 | #106,096 | -21.96% |
| Count | 199 | 168 | -15.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gorn
In terms of ethnic identity, the distribution for the surname Gorn has seen some changes as well according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 93.47% of individuals with this surname identified as White, but this declined to 90.48% by 2010. In contrast, those identifying as Hispanic increased significantly from 2.51% in 2000 to 7.14% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Gorn surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.47% | 90.48% | -3.2% |
| Hispanic | 2.51% | 7.14% | 184.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |