Explore the Family Name Gilger
The meaning of Gilger
German: patronymic from a medieval personal name, a derivative of Aegilius, a later form of Latin Aegidius (see Giles 1).
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How common is the last name Gilger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gilger has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 36,572 most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 43,811 spot, marking a decline of approximately 19.79%. The count of people with this surname also fell from 577 in 2000 to 492 in 2010, which is a decrease of about 14.73%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by around 19.05%, dropping from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,572 | #43,811 | -19.79% |
| Count | 577 | 492 | -14.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.17 | -19.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gilger
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Gilger also saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 97.75%, and this number decreased slightly to 94.31% by 2010. The Hispanic representation saw a significant increase from 0.87% in 2000 to 2.85% in 2010. There were also minor changes in other groups: those identifying as Black and those identifying with two or more races emerged in the 2010 data at 1.02% and 1.22% respectively. No individuals with the Gilger surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.75% | 94.31% | -3.52% |
| Hispanic | 0.87% | 2.85% | 227.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.22% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |