Explore the Family Name Gholston
The meaning of Gholston
English: variant of Golson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gholston in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gholston has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Gholston was ranked 12,418 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had slipped slightly to 12,935, marking a decrease of 4.16%. Despite the drop in ranking, the actual count of people with the Gholston surname increased from 2,292 to 2,375 during the same period, an increase of 3.62%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 4.71%, from 0.85 to 0.81.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,418 | #12,935 | -4.16% |
| Count | 2,292 | 2,375 | 3.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.85 | 0.81 | -4.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gholston
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gholston, the data drawn from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests that most individuals identified as Black. In 2000, this group represented 78.36% and slightly decreased to 77.56% in 2010. The White ethnicity saw a small decline of 5.84%, from 18.15% in 2000 to 17.09% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races saw increases of 23.01% and 77.51% respectively. However, there were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 78.36% | 77.56% | -1.02% |
| White | 18.15% | 17.09% | -5.84% |
| Two or More Races | 2.09% | 3.71% | 77.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 1.39% | 23.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |