Explore the Family Name Gellner
The meaning of Gellner
1. German: occupational name for someone who worked with gold, a refiner, jeweler, or gilder, from an agent derivative of Middle High German golt ‘gold’. 2. English: occupational name from Old French gelinier ‘poulterer’ (a person who sold poultry or game). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto, Bernhard, Uwe.
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How common is the last name Gellner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gellner has seen an increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname moved up from 44,574th place to 42,030th place, showing a 5.71% rise in popularity. Furthermore, the total count of individuals carrying the Gellner surname grew by 13.88%, from 454 to 517 people. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 also exhibited a slight increase from 0.17 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,574 | #42,030 | 5.71% |
| Count | 454 | 517 | 13.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.18 | 5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gellner
Regarding ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with the surname Gellner identify as White, although the percentage decreased from 98.24% to 94.97% between 2000 and 2010. During the same period, those identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander increased to 1.16%, and those reporting two or more races rose to 1.93%. There were no reported changes in the number of Gellners identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.24% | 94.97% | -3.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.93% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.16% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |