Explore the Family Name Gilham
The meaning of Gilham
English (southeastern): variant of Gilliam.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gilham in the United States?
According to data sourced from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gilham has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The census data reveals that in 2000, Gilham was ranked as the 21,455th most popular surname, while in 2010 it slipped to 22,216th. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Gilham surname increased from 1,136 to 1,161 during this period, marking a 2.2% growth. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the rate dropped by 7.14%, from 0.42 to 0.39.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,455 | #22,216 | -3.55% |
| Count | 1,136 | 1,161 | 2.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.39 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gilham
From an ethnic identity perspective, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals with the Gilham surname identifying as White decreased slightly from 79.49% to 77.78%. Similarly, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw decreases. Conversely, there were increases in those identifying as Two or more races (from 1.85% to 2.93%), Hispanic (from 1.41% to 2.58%), and Black (from 10.04% to 10.68%). It's important to note that all of these changes are relative to the total number of individuals with the Gilham surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.49% | 77.78% | -2.15% |
| Black | 10.04% | 10.68% | 6.37% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 6.51% | 5.6% | -13.98% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 2.93% | 58.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 2.58% | 82.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.43% | -38.57% |