Explore the Family Name Gilcrease
The meaning of Gilcrease
Probably an altered form of Scottish Gilchrist.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gilcrease in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gilcrease has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname Gilcrease was ranked 17,001 in popularity with a count of 1,540. By 2010, the ranking had dropped to 18,511 and the count decreased slightly to 1,491. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals also decreased by approximately 10.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,001 | #18,511 | -8.88% |
| Count | 1,540 | 1,491 | -3.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.51 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gilcrease
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Gilcrease identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decrease from 80.39% to 77.67%. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Two or more races. During this decade, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased significantly from 1.56% to 2.68%, and those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw increases, though less dramatic. It is important to note that for some ethnicities the data may have been suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.39% | 77.67% | -3.38% |
| Black | 14.22% | 15.09% | 6.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 2.68% | 71.79% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.27% | 2.48% | 9.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |