Explore the Family Name Gelnett
The meaning of Gelnett
Americanized form of German Gölnitz, itself a variant of Göllnitz, a habitational name from a place so named in Brandenburg and Thuringia.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gelnett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gelnett has seen a rise in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Gelnett was ranked 72,717th and by 2010 it had risen to the 68,770th position, showing an increase of 5.43%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 249 people in 2000 to 286 people in 2010, marking a significant growth of nearly 15%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight growth from 0.09 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,717 | #68,770 | 5.43% |
| Count | 249 | 286 | 14.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gelnett
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gelnett as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census, there's a noticeable shift over the 10-year span. While the majority of individuals with the Gelnett surname identified as White, making up 96.79% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.50% in 2010, other ethnic groups have emerged. In 2000, 2.01% of the Gelnetts identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, however, this percentage dropped to zero by 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races appeared on the scene in 2010, making up 1.75%. No individuals with the Gelnett surname identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.79% | 96.5% | -0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.01% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |