Explore the Family Name Gorr
The meaning of Gorr
German: 1. from a short form of the personal name Gregor, Latin Gregorius (see Gregory). 2. nickname from Middle High German gorre ‘bad horse’.
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How common is the last name Gorr in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Gorr" has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 25610 but dropped to 28263 in 2010, marking a decline of 10.36 percent. The count of people with this surname also fell by 6.52 percent, from 905 to 846. Similarly, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 14.71 percent, from 0.34 to 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,610 | #28,263 | -10.36% |
| Count | 905 | 846 | -6.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.29 | -14.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gorr
The ethnic identity tied to the surname "Gorr" has experienced some changes as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, there was a slight reduction in this percentage from 92.82 to 90.66. Furthermore, the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000 was recorded as 1.22, but was suppressed for privacy in 2010. There was an increase in those identifying with two or more races, from 2.10 to 2.48, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, from 3.09 to 3.78. Lastly, the data showed a novel identification of Hispanic ethnicity in 2010, which wasn't present in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.82% | 90.66% | -2.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.09% | 3.78% | 22.33% |
| Two or More Races | 2.1% | 2.48% | 18.1% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.01% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.22% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |