Explore the Family Name Gelsinger
The meaning of Gelsinger
German: probably a topographic or habitational name composed with Gelsing-, the root of the placename Gelsenkirchen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gelsinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gelsinger has decreased over a decade. In 2000, Gelsinger was ranked 38,771st in terms of popularity and had a count of 536. By 2010, however, the rank had dropped to 42,937, a decrease of around 10.75%. Similarly, the count also fell by about 5.97% to 504. This resulted in the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people decreasing from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010, marking a 15% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,771 | #42,937 | -10.75% |
| Count | 536 | 504 | -5.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gelsinger
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows an increase in diversity among those with the surname Gelsinger. In 2000, the majority – 95.34% – identified as White. This percentage decreased slightly to 93.45% by 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders and Hispanics with this surname saw significant increases; both groups jumped from 1.12% in 2000 to 2.18% in 2010, a change of roughly 94.64%. Meanwhile, the percentage who identified as being of two or more ethnicities increased modestly from 1.87% to 1.98%. As for the Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native identities, there were no recorded changes between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.34% | 93.45% | -1.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.12% | 2.18% | 94.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 2.18% | 94.64% |
| Two or More Races | 1.87% | 1.98% | 5.88% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |