Explore the Family Name Gaerlan
The meaning of Gaerlan
Filipino: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gaerlan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gaerlan has grown in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Gaerlan ranked 57,090 in popularity and rose to 50,106 by 2010, representing a 12.23% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 25.15%, from 334 in 2000 to 418 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people expanded by 16.67%, from 0.12 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,090 | #50,106 | 12.23% |
| Count | 334 | 418 | 25.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.14 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gaerlan
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Gaerlan was predominantly Asian/Pacific Islander, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 83.53% of those with the Gaerlan surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, although this decreased slightly to 80.14% by 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities remained relatively stable at around 4.78%. There was an increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as White (from 8.38% to 9.09%) and Hispanic (from 3.29% to 5.26%) between 2000 and 2010. The data did not show any Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities associated with this surname during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 83.53% | 80.14% | -4.06% |
| White | 8.38% | 9.09% | 8.47% |
| Hispanic | 3.29% | 5.26% | 59.88% |
| Two or More Races | 4.79% | 4.78% | -0.21% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |