Explore the Family Name Gornto
The meaning of Gornto
Presumably an altered form of English Brinton, via the intermediate forms Brinto and Grinto. Compare Garnto. History: Edward Brinto, alias Gornto, is listed as one of the original settlers (a mason) in Jamestown VA in 1607.
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How common is the last name Gornto in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gornto witnessed a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Gornto was ranked 60,230 in popularity but fell to 62,359 by 2010, indicating a decrease of 3.53%. However, the count of individuals bearing the surname increased marginally from 313 to 321 during this period. The proportion of people with the Gornto surname per 100,000 dropped by 8.33%, moving from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,230 | #62,359 | -3.53% |
| Count | 313 | 321 | 2.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gornto
Ethnic identity-wise, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Gornto surname is overwhelmingly associated with individuals identifying as White, with a small increase observed between 2000 and 2010 (from 96.17% to 96.57%). There were no recorded instances of the Gornto surname among people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.17% | 96.57% | 0.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |