Explore the Family Name Gilleylen
The meaning of Gilleylen
Altered form of Scottish and Irish Gillilan.
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How common is the last name Gilleylen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gilleylen has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 62,046 and by 2010 it had moved up to 61,436, a change of approximately 0.98%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased over this period, moving from 302 in 2000 to 327 in 2010, an increase of about 8.28%. However, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the surname maintained a steady presence of 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #61,436 | 0.98% |
| Count | 302 | 327 | 8.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gilleylen
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Gilleylen surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most individuals identifying with this surname are of Black ethnicity, although there was a small decrease in this group between 2000 and 2010. Specifically, 78.48% identified as Black in 2000, compared to 75.54% in 2010. There were also increases among those identifying as White or belonging to two or more races. In 2000, 17.22% identified as White and by 2010 this figure had risen to 20.49%, while those identifying with two or more races increased from 2.65% to 3.06% over the same period. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 78.48% | 75.54% | -3.75% |
| White | 17.22% | 20.49% | 18.99% |
| Two or More Races | 2.65% | 3.06% | 15.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |