Explore the Family Name Gilcrest
The meaning of Gilcrest
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 Gilcrest in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gilcrest has seen a decline in popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 44,821st most popular in the country with 451 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, it fell to 49,824th in popularity, marking an 11.16% decrease, and the count of people with this surname declined by 6.65% to 421. The proportion of individuals with the Gilcrest surname per 100,000 population also dropped by 17.65% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,821 | #49,824 | -11.16% |
| Count | 451 | 421 | -6.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gilcrest
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts among those bearing the surname Gilcrest between 2000 and 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year. However, those identifying as two or more races decreased significantly by 46.24%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those who identify as White increased slightly by 3.09%, while the Hispanic community experienced a substantial increase of 96.24%. The Black community saw a slight decrease of 4.07% in the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.97% | 66.98% | 3.09% |
| Black | 29.71% | 28.5% | -4.07% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 2.61% | 96.24% |
| Two or More Races | 2.66% | 1.43% | -46.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |