Explore the Family Name Gurganious
The meaning of Gurganious
Variant of Gurganus, a surname of Welsh origin.
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How common is the last name Gurganious in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gurganious has seen a significant increase in the 21st century. In the year 2000, it was ranked 49,249th in popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to 46,314th, marking a 5.96% improvement in rank. This rise in popularity is also reflected in the count of individuals bearing the surname, which expanded from 401 in 2000 to 460 in 2010 — a 14.71% increase. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also increased from 0.15 to 0.16 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,249 | #46,314 | 5.96% |
| Count | 401 | 460 | 14.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gurganious
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Gurganious also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as white decreased slightly from 75.31% to 70.87%. However, the number of individuals identifying as black rose marginally from 23.44% to 24.13%. Notably, the proportion of those identifying as two or more races skyrocketed by over 108%, increasing from 1.25% to 2.61%. Meanwhile, the report recorded new data for those identifying as Hispanic at 2.17% in 2010, while no data was available for this group in 2000. No figures were available for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.31% | 70.87% | -5.9% |
| Black | 23.44% | 24.13% | 2.94% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 2.61% | 108.8% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |