Explore the Family Name Gilcher
The meaning of Gilcher
German: variant of Gilger. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gilcher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gilcher's popularity experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gilcher ranked 66,676th in popularity with a count of 277 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, it had slid to 71,478th place with only 273 individuals holding the name, representing a decrease of 1.44 percent. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Gilcher per 100,000 dropped by 10 percent over the decade, going from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,676 | #71,478 | -7.2% |
| Count | 277 | 273 | -1.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gilcher
Ethnic identity linked to the surname Gilcher as presented by the Decennial U.S. Census shows very little diversity. The vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as white, accounting for 98.19 percent in 2000 and dropping slightly to 95.97 percent in 2010. For the first time in 2010, some Gilchers reported having two or more races. No Gilchers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.19% | 95.97% | -2.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |