Explore the Family Name Gilkes
The meaning of Gilkes
English (Oxfordshire and Middlesex): variant of Jelks.
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How common is the last name Gilkes in the United States?
The popularity of the surname "Gilkes" has seen an increase in the United States, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Gilkes was ranked as the 26,493rd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the rank of 24,736th, showing a change of 6.63%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname saw a growth of 16.4%, from 866 persons in 2000 to 1008 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people has also increased from 0.32 to 0.34 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,493 | #24,736 | 6.63% |
| Count | 866 | 1,008 | 16.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.34 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gilkes
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Gilkes", data from the Decennial U.S. Census provides insight into the changes over time. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as Black, a rate that remained constant at 56.35% between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as White decreased from 33.72% to 29.86%, a drop of 11.45%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant rise of 33.49%, moving from 6.24% in 2000 to 8.33% in 2010. The category of “Two or more races” experienced the greatest increase, rising by 55.77% to account for 4.86% of individuals with this surname in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 56.35% | 56.35% | 0% |
| White | 33.72% | 29.86% | -11.45% |
| Hispanic | 6.24% | 8.33% | 33.49% |
| Two or More Races | 3.12% | 4.86% | 55.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |