Explore the Family Name Mygatt
The meaning of Mygatt
English: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mygatt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mygatt has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 89,172 in 2000 to 110,825 in 2010, marking a change of -24.28%. Additionally, the count of individuals bearing this surname also fell from 193 to 159 during this period, indicating a decrease of -17.62%. This decline is further reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which decreased from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010, demonstrating a change of -28.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,172 | #110,825 | -24.28% |
| Count | 193 | 159 | -17.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.05 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mygatt
Concerning the ethnic identity associated with the Mygatt surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a few shifts between 2000 and 2010. While there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, there was a noticeable change within the White and Two or more races categories. In 2000, 94.82% of Mygatts identified as White, increasing to 98.11% in 2010—an increase of 3.47%. Conversely, those identifying with Two or more races dropped to zero in 2010 from 3.11% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.82% | 98.11% | 3.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.11% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |