Find out how popular the last name Gatison is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Gatison.

Gatison, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Gatison surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gatison in America

Gatison is the 108199th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gatison surname appeared 164 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Gatison.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gatison to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Gatison

The surname Gatison originates from the northern regions of England, particularly Yorkshire and Lancashire, during the late medieval period around the 13th and 14th centuries. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "gat" meaning a goat and "sunu" meaning son, suggesting the name may have initially referred to the son of a goatherd or someone who tended goats.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Yorkshire Poll Tax records of 1379, where a William Gatison is listed as a resident of the village of Thornton. The name also appears in various other historical documents from this period, such as parish records and land tenure rolls, indicating its use across various parts of northern England.

Historically, the name has seen several variations in spelling, including Gatisone, Gatteson, and Gattyson, reflecting the evolution of language and regional dialects over time. Some of these variations may have originated from different regional pronunciations or scribal errors in the transcription of the name.

In the 16th century, a notable bearer of the name was Robert Gatison (c. 1510-1573), a successful merchant and landowner from York who acquired substantial properties and estates in the surrounding areas. His descendants continued to hold prominent positions in the region for several generations.

Another significant figure was Sir Thomas Gatison (1625-1699), a prominent lawyer and member of the English Parliament during the latter part of the 17th century. He represented the constituency of Yorkshire and played a pivotal role in shaping legal reforms and policies during his tenure.

During the 18th century, the Gatison family had established branches in various parts of the country, including London, where the name appears in records of the city's merchant and trading communities. One such individual was William Gatison (1745-1812), a successful merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of several schools and charitable institutions in the city.

In the 19th century, the name gained further prominence with the exploits of Captain James Gatison (1815-1892), a renowned explorer and navigator who led several expeditions to the Arctic regions and made significant contributions to the mapping and understanding of the northern territories.

Another notable bearer of the name was Emily Gatison (1867-1944), a renowned author and poet who gained acclaim for her works depicting the lives and struggles of working-class families in the industrial cities of northern England during the Victorian era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gatison

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Gatison.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Gatison was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Gatison has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Gatison was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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