Explore the Family Name Gelacio
The meaning of Gelacio
Spanish: from the personal name Gelacio, a variant of Gelasio, from Latin Gelasius, Greek Gelasios, derived from gelaō ‘laugh, smile’, hence ‘one who smiles, who is happy’. This surname is most common in the Philippines.
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How common is the last name Gelacio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gelacio has increased over a decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Gelacio was ranked as the 79,394th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 65,593rd position. This signifies an upsurge of 17.38 percent. Similarly, the count of people bearing this surname also grew from 223 in 2000 to 302 in 2010, marking a 35.43 percent increase. The proportion of people named Gelacio per 100,000 also rose by 25 percent from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,394 | #65,593 | 17.38% |
| Count | 223 | 302 | 35.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.1 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gelacio
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Gelacio surname is primarily associated with two major ethnic identities: Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic. Between 2000 and 2010, both these groups saw slight increases in their representation among individuals with this surname. Specifically, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders went up by 0.55 percent to 47.35 percent, while Hispanics rose by 2.8 percent to 47.02 percent. On the other hand, the proportion of individuals identifying as White decreased significantly from 4.48 percent to 2.65 percent, a drop of 40.85 percent. The percentages for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native stayed at zero, indicating no representation from these groups among individuals bearing the Gelacio surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 47.09% | 47.35% | 0.55% |
| Hispanic | 45.74% | 47.02% | 2.8% |
| White | 4.48% | 2.65% | -40.85% |
| Two or More Races | 2.69% | 2.32% | -13.75% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |