Explore the Family Name Gwathney
The meaning of Gwathney
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gwathney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gwathney has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 56,526th in 2000, it fell to 60,045th by 2010, marking a decrease of 6.23%. In terms of count, there were 338 individuals with this surname in 2000, which marginally dropped to 336 by 2010, showing a decrease of 0.59%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, a fall of 15.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #60,045 | -6.23% |
| Count | 338 | 336 | -0.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gwathney
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gwathney, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, it has changed over time. In 2000, the largest percentage identified as White (56.21%), followed by Black (38.46%), and a small percentage identifying with two or more races (2.96%). By 2010, the percentage identifying as White increased slightly to 57.74%, while the percentage identifying as Black decreased to 33.33%. However, the percentage identifying with two or more races saw an increase of 30.74%. No one with the surname Gwathney identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, but a new category emerged in 2010 with 4.76% identifying as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.21% | 57.74% | 2.72% |
| Black | 38.46% | 33.33% | -13.34% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.76% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.96% | 3.87% | 30.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |