Explore the Family Name Gemmel
The meaning of Gemmel
1. Scottish (Glasgow): variant of Gamble. 2. German: nickname for a cheerful person from Middle Low German gemelik ‘happy, funny, boisterous’. Compare Gammel.
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How common is the last name Gemmel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gemmel saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gemmel ranked 59,147 amongst all surnames, but by 2010 it had slipped to 67,318, indicating a decline of 13.81%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 320 in 2000 to 293 in 2010, a dip of 8.44%. The proportion of people named Gemmel per 100,000 also fell by 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #67,318 | -13.81% |
| Count | 320 | 293 | -8.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gemmel
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Gemmel identify as White. In 2000, 96.25% of Gemmels were White, decreasing slightly to 94.88% in 2010. The percentage of people with this surname identifying as two or more races also decreased, from 2.19% in 2000 to 2.05% in 2010. Notably, there was no recorded change in the percentages of Gemmels who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was an emergence of Hispanic Gemmels in 2010, constituting 2.05% of the population with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.25% | 94.88% | -1.42% |
| Two or More Races | 2.19% | 2.05% | -6.39% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |