Explore the Family Name Gillaspy
The meaning of Gillaspy
Scottish and Irish: variant of Gillespie. This form of the surname is found mainly in Lancashire, England.
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How common is the last name Gillaspy in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gillaspy saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gillaspy was ranked as the 27,744th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 29,422nd position, representing a 6.05% drop. The number of individuals bearing this surname also decreased during this period, from 816 in 2000 to 803 in 2010, a reduction of 1.59%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname Gillaspy per 100,000 people fell by 10% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,744 | #29,422 | -6.05% |
| Count | 816 | 803 | -1.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.27 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gillaspy
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of people bearing the Gillaspy surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a minuscule increase of 0.15% over the decade. There was a notable shift among those who identified as having two or more ethnic identities, increasing by 31.71%. However, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased significantly by 43.64%. The Hispanic community saw a modest decrease of 1.90%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native identity reported a minute increase of 1.64%. No one bearing the surname Gillaspy identified as Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.38% | 93.52% | 0.15% |
| Hispanic | 3.68% | 3.61% | -1.9% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 1.62% | 31.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.1% | 0.62% | -43.64% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.61% | 0.62% | 1.64% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |