Explore the Family Name Gorney
The meaning of Gorney
1. English (of Norman origin): variant of Gurney. 2. Americanized form of Polish Górny (see Gorny).
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How common is the last name Gorney in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gorney has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell by 4.6% to 16,315 in 2010, down from 15,598 in 2000. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 2.67%, indicating that while the overall population grew, the prevalence of the name Gorney decreased slightly. Its proportion per 100k also saw a decrease of about 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,598 | #16,315 | -4.6% |
| Count | 1,720 | 1,766 | 2.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.64 | 0.6 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gorney
The Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity reveals some shifts among those carrying the Gorney surname from 2000 to 2010. The largest ethnic group remained white, despite a slight drop of 1.43%. Notably, the Hispanic representation experienced a significant increase of 191.43%. Those identifying as two or more races also rose by 33.64%, while the Black population increased by 32.81%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category saw a decrease of 18.57%, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category dropped by 48.28%. Please note that in some cases, the data was suppressed (S) to maintain privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.99% | 94.62% | -1.43% |
| Hispanic | 0.7% | 2.04% | 191.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 1.47% | 33.64% |
| Black | 0.64% | 0.85% | 32.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.57% | -18.57% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.87% | 0.45% | -48.28% |