Explore the Family Name Gelardi
The meaning of Gelardi
Italian: variant of Gilardi. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Stefano, Angelo, Carlo, Carmela, Carmelina, Carmelo, Domenica, Francesca, Gasper, Giacomo, Nino, Pasquale.
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How common is the last name Gelardi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gelardi declined in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it had a rank of 40,690 and by 2010 dropped to 49,365, marking a decrease of 21.32%. The count of people bearing the surname also decreased from 506 in 2000 to 426 in 2010, a reduction of 15.81%. Similarly, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people experienced a decline from 0.19 to 0.14, a change of -26.32%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,690 | #49,365 | -21.32% |
| Count | 506 | 426 | -15.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.14 | -26.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gelardi
Regarding the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Gelardi, white was the dominant ethnic identity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.04% identified as white, which slightly decreased to 96.24% in 2010. Hispanic representation amongst those with the surname showed a significant increase of 65.66%, moving from 0.99% in 2000 to 1.64% in 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more races were present in 2000 but had disappeared by 2010. Notably, there were no reports of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native either in 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.04% | 96.24% | -0.82% |
| Hispanic | 0.99% | 1.64% | 65.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |