Explore the Family Name Gelatt
The meaning of Gelatt
Perhaps an altered form of German Glatt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gelatt in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gelatt has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 74,675 in 2000, it climbed to a rank of 68,345 by 2010 – a change of 8.48%. The count of people with this surname also grew during this period, from 241 in 2000 to 288 in 2010, marking an increase of 19.5%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Gelatt per 100,000 people also rose slightly from 0.09 to 0.1, indicating an upward trend.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #68,345 | 8.48% |
| Count | 241 | 288 | 19.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gelatt
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that individuals with the Gelatt surname predominantly identify as White. In 2000, 99.17% identified as such, slightly decreasing to 97.57% by 2010. No Gelatts identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Similarly, no individuals reported belonging to two or more races in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.17% | 97.57% | -1.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |