Explore the Family Name Gail
The meaning of Gail
1. English: variant of Gale. 2. German: variant of Geil. It is also found in France (Lorraine).
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How common is the last name Gail in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gail has seen a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, it dropped from 21,553 in 2000 to 31,994 in 2010, a decline of approximately 48.44 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also fell during this period, from 1,129 to 721, marking a reduction of around 36.14 percent. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Gail per 100,000 slid by 42.86 percent, moving from 0.42 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,553 | #31,994 | -48.44% |
| Count | 1,129 | 721 | -36.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.24 | -42.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gail
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Gail has also changed over the decade based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. From 2000 to 2010, the percentage of those identified as White decreased from 73.87 to 66.99 percent. Similarly, there was a drop in Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races categories. However, an increase was noted in the Hispanic category, which rose from 1.95 to 4.99 percent, showing a substantial growth of 155.90 percent. The Black population also saw an increase from 19.13 to 22.75 percent. Moreover, the portion of American Indian and Alaskan Native jumped from 0.89 to 1.94 percent, representing an impressive surge of 117.98 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.87% | 66.99% | -9.31% |
| Black | 19.13% | 22.75% | 18.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 4.99% | 155.9% |
| Two or More Races | 2.57% | 2.08% | -19.07% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.89% | 1.94% | 117.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.59% | 1.25% | -21.38% |