Explore the Family Name Garelick
The meaning of Garelick
Americanized form of Jewish (from Belarus) and Belorussian Garelik, a variant of Gorelik. Compare Gorelick.
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How common is the last name Garelick in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Garelick has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 52,608 in 2000 to 56,310 in 2010, a change of -7.04%. The count of people with this surname also saw a decrease from 370 in 2000 to 363 in 2010, a slight change of -1.89%. Accordingly, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k individuals fell by -14.29% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,608 | #56,310 | -7.04% |
| Count | 370 | 363 | -1.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Garelick
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Garelick, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that it is predominantly tied to the White ethnicity. In 2000, about 97.84% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this figure slightly decreased to 97.25% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity saw a small increase from 1.89% in 2000 to 2.20% in 2010. No significant changes were recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during this time period, with counts remaining at or near zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.84% | 97.25% | -0.6% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 2.2% | 16.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |