Explore the Family Name Gielow
The meaning of Gielow
East German: habitational name from Gielow, near Malchin, in Mecklenburg.
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How common is the last name Gielow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gielow has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 36,672 in 2000, it dropped to a rank of 40,261 in 2010, marking a decline of nearly 10%. The number of people with the surname also fell from 575 in 2000 to 544 in 2010, a reduction of just over 5%. This coincides with a drop in the proportion per 100k people with this surname from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,672 | #40,261 | -9.79% |
| Count | 575 | 544 | -5.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.18 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gielow
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Gielow has also seen some shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the overwhelming majority (98.09%) identified as White, but this figure slightly decreased to 95.04% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Gielow surname rose significantly from 1.04% in 2000 to 2.57% in 2010, showing a dramatic increase of 147.12%. Additionally, individuals identifying with two or more races appeared for the first time in 2010, making up 1.47% of those with the Gielow surname. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.09% | 95.04% | -3.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 2.57% | 147.12% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |