Explore the Family Name Gelfman
The meaning of Gelfman
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Helfman, originating under Russian influence, since Russian has no h and alters it to g in borrowed words and names. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman, Avrom, Meyer, Rakhil, Rina. Russian Leonid, Yury.
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How common is the last name Gelfman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gelfman has seen a slight rise in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 101,654th in terms of frequency, with 164 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, its ranking had risen to 99,845 and there were 181 individuals with this surname, a growth rate of 10.37%. The proportion of people named Gelfman per 100,000 population remained steady at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #101,654 | #99,845 | 1.78% |
| Count | 164 | 181 | 10.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gelfman
When we look into the ethnicity of those carrying the Gelfman surname, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identify as White. In 2000, approximately 96.34% of Gelfmans identified as White, and this number slightly increased to 97.79% in 2010. There was no recorded change in the number of Gelfmans identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.34% | 97.79% | 1.51% |
| 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% |