Explore the Family Name Gelfond
The meaning of Gelfond
Jewish (from Belarus and Ukraine): variant of Gelfand. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Noam, Anchel. Russian Arkadi, Boris, Lev. Scandinavian Alf.
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How common is the last name Gelfond in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gelfond has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 70,679th most popular but by 2010, it had fallen to 71,886th, marking a 1.71% drop. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 258 in 2000 to 271 in 2010, showing a growth of 5.04%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #71,886 | -1.71% |
| Count | 258 | 271 | 5.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gelfond
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that in 2000 and 2010, individuals with the surname Gelfond largely identified as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 97.67% to 95.57%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations during these periods. However, interestingly, the data does show a small emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, accounting for 2.95% of people with this surname, where there were none recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.67% | 95.57% | -2.15% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.95% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |