Explore the Family Name Gourdet
The meaning of Gourdet
French: nickname from a diminutive of Gourd 2 ‘heavy, dull, sluggish’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gourdet in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gourdet has seen significant growth between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, the surname improved from being the 78,549th most popular name in 2000 to the 59,324th in 2010, representing a robust upward shift of 24.48%. The actual count of individuals bearing the surname also increased by 50.88% during this time period, with the total number of Gourdets rising from 226 in 2000 to 341 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people likewise saw a substantial increase, rising from 0.08 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,549 | #59,324 | 24.48% |
| Count | 226 | 341 | 50.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.12 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gourdet
In relation to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the last name Gourdet identify as Black. This group saw a considerable increase of 15.89% from 2000 to 2010, ending at 93.84% of all Gourdets. The next largest ethnic group, those identifying as two or more races, however, experienced a sharp decline during the same period, falling from 15.93% to just 2.05%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Gourdets identifying as Hispanic saw a rise of 59.28%, albeit from a much smaller base of 2.21% in 2000. There were no recorded Gourdets of Asian/Pacific Islander, White, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 80.97% | 93.84% | 15.89% |
| Hispanic | 2.21% | 3.52% | 59.28% |
| Two or More Races | 15.93% | 2.05% | -87.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| White | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |