Explore the Family Name Gillan
The meaning of Gillan
Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Giolláin, from a diminutive of giolla ‘lad, servant, devotee’. Compare Gill.
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How common is the last name Gillan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gillan saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname moved from 16954 to 16848, demonstrating a growth of approximately 0.63%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also increased from 1547 to 1694, indicating a rise of roughly 9.5%. However, the proportion per 100 thousand people remained the same at 0.57.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,954 | #16,848 | 0.63% |
| Count | 1,547 | 1,694 | 9.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.57 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gillan
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Gillan surname over the same period. There was a significant increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, with the percentage more than doubling from 1.81 to 4.66. Those reporting as two or more races also saw a substantial jump from 1.29 to 2.24. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 90.69 to 88.08. The data also shows a decrease in the number of people identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native with the Gillan surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.69% | 88.08% | -2.88% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 4.66% | 157.46% |
| Black | 4.33% | 3.19% | -26.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 2.24% | 73.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.42% | 1.48% | 4.23% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.45% | 0.35% | -22.22% |