Explore the Family Name Gelling
The meaning of Gelling
1. Manx: from Gaelic Ó Gealáin ‘desendant of Gealán’, a personal name derived from a diminutive of Gaelic geal, Manx gial ‘bright’. 2. Dutch: habitational name from a farm named Gelling (in Sleen in the province of Drenthe), referring to a certain Gelle and his kin. The Frisian personal name Gelle is a variant of Jelle, a vernacular short form of an ancient Germanic name composed with the element gelt ‘sacrifice, repay’.
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How common is the last name Gelling in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gelling has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 62,577th most popular surname, dropping to 68,345th place by 2010, representing a decline of around 9.22%. Similarly, the number of individuals carrying the surname also decreased slightly from 299 in 2000 to 288 in 2010, a drop of around 3.68%. This corresponds with a minor reduction in the proportion per 100,000 people from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #68,345 | -9.22% |
| Count | 299 | 288 | -3.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gelling
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides an insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gelling. Predominantly, those with this surname identify as White, with a slight increase reported from 95.32% in 2000 to 95.83% in 2010. The census data showed no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations during either year. There was, however, a small representation within the category of Two or More Races, though this saw a drop from 2.34% in 2000 to 1.74% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.32% | 95.83% | 0.54% |
| Two or More Races | 2.34% | 1.74% | -25.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |