Explore the Family Name Gelina
The meaning of Gelina
Altered form of French Gélinas (see Gelinas).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gelina in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gelina experienced a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 85,297 and by 2010, its rank had dropped to 92,719 - representing an overall decline of 8.7%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also reduced slightly, from 204 in 2000 to 198 in 2010, a decrease of 2.94%. This shift led to a proportion per 100,000 people decrease from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010, marking a 12.5% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,297 | #92,719 | -8.7% |
| Count | 204 | 198 | -2.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gelina
When examining the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Gelina, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White. In 2000, 93.14% of Gelinas were White, and this percentage increased to 95.45% by 2010. A small portion of Gelinas identified as Hispanic in 2000 (3.43%), but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. There were no reported Gelinas identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000. However, in 2010, a small fraction of Gelinas identified as Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.14% | 95.45% | 2.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.43% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |