Explore the Family Name Gelhar
The meaning of Gelhar
German: nickname for a fair-haired man, from Middle High German gēl ‘yellow’ + hār ‘hair’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gelhar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gelhar has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 65,298th and had 284 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the surname improved in rank to 62,045th with 323 individuals carrying this name, marking a growth of 13.73%. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the Gelhar surname per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #62,045 | 4.98% |
| Count | 284 | 323 | 13.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gelhar
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Gelhar identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. From 2000 to 2010, however, there was a small decrease in this demographic, going from 97.18% to 95.98%. During the same period, there was a minor emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races, increasing to 1.86% in 2010. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native either remained unchanged or were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.18% | 95.98% | -1.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.86% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |