Explore the Family Name Gorra
The meaning of Gorra
1. Spanish: nickname from gorra ‘cap’, of uncertain origin and motivation. 2. Italian (Emilia): habitational name from any of the places called Gorra, for example near Torino, Cuneo, Savona.
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How common is the last name Gorra in the United States?
The surname Gorra's popularity in the United States has seen a slight increase over the years, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Gorra was ranked as the 69,636th most common surname, with a count of 263 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had slightly improved to 69,392nd place and the count had increased by 7.6% to 283, but the proportion per 100k people remained at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #69,392 | 0.35% |
| Count | 263 | 283 | 7.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gorra
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some notable changes in the distribution among those bearing the Gorra surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with the surname decreased by 7.02%, while there was no change in the percentages for those identifying as two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a significant decrease in the number of Whites with the Gorra surname, dropping 13.27%. Conversely, the proportion of Hispanics with the Gorra surname rose substantially by 30.83%, indicating a growing diversity within this surname group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.44% | 59.36% | -13.27% |
| Hispanic | 28.9% | 37.81% | 30.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.28% | 2.12% | -7.02% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |