Explore the Family Name Gillean
The meaning of Gillean
Irish and English: variant of Gillian.
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How common is the last name Gillean in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gillean saw a decline in its popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 37,640th most common surname, falling to 39,486th by 2010. This represents a change of -4.9%. The number of people with this surname remained relatively stable, increasing slightly from 556 in 2000 to 557 in 2010. However, when adjusting for population growth, the proportion of Gilleans per 100,000 people dropped by -9.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,640 | #39,486 | -4.9% |
| Count | 556 | 557 | 0.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gillean
The ethnicity associated with the surname Gillean also changed according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Most notably, there was a significant increase in Hispanic representation from 3.78% in 2000 to 6.82% in 2010, representing an 80.42% change. Similarly, the Black community saw a rise from 1.26% to 2.15%, a 70.63% increase. Conversely, the White representation declined from 92.09% to 88.87%, a decrease of -3.50%. Additionally, the category "Two or more races" disappeared entirely, and a new ethnic identity emerged: American Indian and Alaskan Native at 0.90% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islanders remained at 0% throughout both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.09% | 88.87% | -3.5% |
| Hispanic | 3.78% | 6.82% | 80.42% |
| Black | 1.26% | 2.15% | 70.63% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.16% | 0% | 0% |