Explore the Family Name Gilchrest
The meaning of Gilchrest
Scottish: variant of Gilchrist. This surname is now rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gilchrest in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gilchrest saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 39,111th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 49,177th position, marking a decline of 25.74%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period from 530 to 428, representing a reduction of 19.25%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell from 0.2 to 0.15, further indicating its declining prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,111 | #49,177 | -25.74% |
| Count | 530 | 428 | -19.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.15 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gilchrest
The ethnic identity associated with the Gilchrest surname experienced some shifts as well between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In both years, there were no identified Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals carrying this surname. A small number of those identifying as two or more races emerged by 2010, making up 4.21% of the Gilchrest population. The majority of individuals with the Gilchrest surname identified as White, accounting for 80.94% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 74.3% by 2010. While there was a recorded 1.51% Hispanic representation in 2000, there were none by 2010. The percentage of Black individuals increased from 16.42% in 2000 to 19.86% in 2010, showing a growth of 20.95%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.94% | 74.3% | -8.2% |
| Black | 16.42% | 19.86% | 20.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.21% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |