Explore the Family Name Gillet
The meaning of Gillet
1. French and Walloon: from a pet form of the personal name Gilles. 2. English: variant of Gillett. History: This surname (see 1 above) is listed along with its altered form (or variant) Gillett in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Mireille, Emile, Henri, Jean-Jacques, Jean-Louis, Marcel.
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How common is the last name Gillet in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gillet slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 37,374th in popularity with a count of 561 individuals carrying the name, or a proportion of 0.21 per 100,000 residents. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 37,899, even though the count of individuals with the surname increased to 586. This represents an overall decrease of 1.4% in the rank and a 4.46% increase in the count, while the proportion per 100,000 decreased by 4.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,374 | #37,899 | -1.4% |
| Count | 561 | 586 | 4.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gillet
Regarding the ethnic identity tied to the surname Gillet, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, although this proportion decreased from 88.24% in 2000 to 85.15% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Black increased slightly from 4.63% to 5.29%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also rose, from 2.50% to 3.41%. New categories emerged in 2010, with 1.71% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and 1.19% as American Indian and Alaskan Native. The group identifying as Two or more races saw a decrease from 3.74% in 2000 to 3.24% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.24% | 85.15% | -3.5% |
| Black | 4.63% | 5.29% | 14.25% |
| Hispanic | 2.5% | 3.41% | 36.4% |
| Two or More Races | 3.74% | 3.24% | -13.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.71% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.19% | 0% |