Explore the Family Name Gygi
The meaning of Gygi
Swiss German: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gygi in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gygi has experienced a slight dip in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, this surname was ranked 59,147th most common nationally, but it slipped to the 60,960th position by 2010. This represents a decline of about 3.07%. However, the actual number of people with this surname increased slightly from 320 in 2000 to 330 in 2010, marking an increase of 3.13%. The proportion of individuals named Gygi per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, a decrease of 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #60,960 | -3.07% |
| Count | 320 | 330 | 3.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gygi
When looking at ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Gygi identify as White. In 2000, about 98.44% of Gygis identified as White, decreasing slightly to 97.88% by 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic showed an increase from 0% in 2000 to 1.52% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.44% | 97.88% | -0.57% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |