Explore the Family Name Gaulin
The meaning of Gaulin
French: probably from a shortening of the personal name Gaudelin of ancient Germanic origin (from the personal name Waldelin, from Waldo, from the element wald ‘power, authority’). Compare Golen. History: Most, if not all, of the American bearers of the surname Gaulin are descendants of François Gaulin from Saint-Martin-du-Vieux-Bellême in Orne, France, who married Marie Rocheron in Quebec City, QC, in 1657. His descendants also bear an altered form of the surname, Golen. Some characteristic forenames: French Pierre, Rodolphe, Adelard, Alcide, Aldege, Andre, Camille, Emile, Francois, Jean Pierre, Lucien, Rosaire.
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How common is the last name Gaulin in the United States?
The surname Gaulin, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, was ranked 23,796 in popularity in 2000 and saw a decline to 27,144 in 2010. This represents a decrease of approximately 14.07%. The total count of individuals with this surname also declined from 992 to 892 during this same period, a decrease of about 10.08%. When measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the frequency of this surname decreased by about 18.92%, dropping from 0.37 in 2000 to 0.3 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,796 | #27,144 | -14.07% |
| Count | 992 | 892 | -10.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.3 | -18.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gaulin
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals with the Gaulin surname identify as White, at 93.95% in 2000, increasing slightly to 96.64% by 2010. Interestingly, there has been a significant decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, from 4.54% in 2000 to just 1.12% in 2010. There were small percentages who identified as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, whereas these categories were not represented in 2000. Those identifying with two or more races remained relatively stable, with a slight decrease from 0.81% to 0.78%. No data was reported for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.95% | 96.64% | 2.86% |
| Hispanic | 4.54% | 1.12% | -75.33% |
| Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 0.78% | -3.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.56% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |