Explore the Family Name Gammell
The meaning of Gammell
1. English: variant of Gamble. This form of the surname is particularly frequent in Northern Ireland. 2. Altered form of German Gammel.
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How common is the last name Gammell in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gammell has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Gammell ranked as the 30,229th most common surname in the United States; however, it dropped to the 35,721st position by 2010 - a decrease of 18.17%. The total count of individuals with this surname also diminished, from 731 people in 2000 to 629 people in 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 13.95%. Therefore, the proportion of people with the surname Gammell per 100,000 residents decreased from 0.27 to 0.21 during this period, showing a 22.22% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,229 | #35,721 | -18.17% |
| Count | 731 | 629 | -13.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.21 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gammell
Based on the ethnic identity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of people with the surname Gammell identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, despite a slight decrease of 1.31% from 93.43% to 92.21%. In contrast, the representation of Gammells who identify as belonging to two or more races showed an increase of 42.28%, from 1.23% in 2000 to 1.75% in 2010. There was a small growth in the Hispanic and Black populations carrying the Gammell surname, with increases of 7.3% and 5.23% respectively. No individuals with the surname Gammell identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.43% | 92.21% | -1.31% |
| Black | 2.87% | 3.02% | 5.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 1.91% | 7.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 1.75% | 42.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |