Explore the Family Name Gemmell
The meaning of Gemmell
1. Scottish (Glasgow): variant of Gamble. 2. Altered form of German Gemmel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gemmell in the United States?
The surname Gemmell, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 18,425 but dropped to 21,535 by 2010, indicating a 16.88% decrease in rank. The count of individuals with the surname also decreased by 12.43%, from 1,384 to 1,212, over the same period. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals named Gemmell per 100,000 decreased by 19.61%, from 0.51 to 0.41.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,425 | #21,535 | -16.88% |
| Count | 1,384 | 1,212 | -12.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.41 | -19.61% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gemmell
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Gemmells identifying as White marginally decreased by 0.83%, from 95.01% to 94.22%. Meanwhile, there was a notable increase of 25.41% in the proportion of Gemmells identifying as Hispanic, from 3.03% to 3.80%. Interestingly, the number of Gemmells identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 0 to 0.74%, while those identifying as Two or more races decreased by 42.57%. Lastly, the data recorded no Gemmells identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.01% | 94.22% | -0.83% |
| Hispanic | 3.03% | 3.8% | 25.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.74% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 0.58% | -42.57% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.65% | 0% | 0% |