Explore the Family Name Gelvin
The meaning of Gelvin
Probably Irish: variant of Galvin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gelvin in the United States?
The surname Gelvin, as based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 48,196th in popularity and had a count of 412, equating to a proportion of 0.15 per 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 55,741 and the count decreased to 368, which reduced the proportion to 0.12 per 100,000 people. This represents a change of -15.65 in rank and -10.68 in count, indicating a decline in the use of the surname Gelvin during that period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,196 | #55,741 | -15.65% |
| Count | 412 | 368 | -10.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gelvin
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Gelvin identify as White, with a minimal decrease from 96.36% in 2000 to 95.65% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.70% to 2.17%, becoming the second most common ethnic identity associated with this surname. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races also increased slightly from 1.21% to 1.36%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.36% | 95.65% | -0.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 2.17% | 27.65% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 1.36% | 12.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |