Explore the Family Name Gellings
The meaning of Gellings
English: variant of Gelling.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gellings in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gellings had a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 68,172nd and by 2010, it dropped to the 76,029th spot, marking an overall decrease of 11.53%. The number of individuals identified with this last name also fell from 270 in 2000, down to 253 in 2010, showing a 6.3% decrease. The proportion of U.S citizens with this surname per 100,000 people likewise fell by 10%, going from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,172 | #76,029 | -11.53% |
| Count | 270 | 253 | -6.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gellings
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Gellings surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, accounting for 97.78% and 96.84% respectively, which indicates a slight decrease of 0.96% over the decade. During these years, there were no recorded instances of the Gellings surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those claiming two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.78% | 96.84% | -0.96% |
| 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% |