Explore the Family Name Gorsky
The meaning of Gorsky
Americanized form of Polish Górski (see Gorski), and a variant (eastern Ashkenazic) of the same Jewish surname.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gorsky in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gorsky slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gorsky ranked 34,949th in U.S. surname prevalence with 611 individuals bearing the name, which equates to a proportion of 0.23 per 100,000 people. A decade later, the surname had slipped to 36,838th place with 606 bearers, marking a 0.82% decrease in count and an 8.7% drop in proportion per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,949 | #36,838 | -5.41% |
| Count | 611 | 606 | -0.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gorsky
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that Gorskys overwhelmingly identify as White. This group increased from 96.73% in 2000 to 98.02% by 2010. The next largest ethnicity, Hispanics, also saw an increase from 1.31% to 1.49% over the same period. However, those identifying as Black disappeared entirely, registering a 100% decrease. There were no reports of Gorskys identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.73% | 98.02% | 1.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 1.49% | 13.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.82% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |