Explore the Family Name Gorry
The meaning of Gorry
Manx: shortened form of McGorry, from Mac Gothraidh.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gorry in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gorry has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 74,398 in popularity with a count of 242 people having this surname, translating to a proportion of 0.09 per 100k. By 2010, however, its rank had dropped to 79,598 with only 239 individuals bearing the name, resulting in a reduced proportion of 0.08 per 100k. The change in both the rank and count signifies a decrease by -6.99% and -1.24% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #79,598 | -6.99% |
| Count | 242 | 239 | -1.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gorry
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that in 2000, 98.35% of people with the surname Gorry identified as White. However, by 2010, this figure had slightly decreased to 94.56%, indicating a -3.85% change. Interestingly, there were no individuals identifying as Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. Moreover, while there were no people of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity with the surname Gorry in 2000, the percentage increased to 2.09% in 2010. Additionally, in 2010, the data regarding individuals who identify with two or more races was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.35% | 94.56% | -3.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.09% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |