Explore the Family Name Gilli
The meaning of Gilli
1. Swiss German and South German: from a pet form of the personal name Gill ‘Giles’. 2. Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Gillio, a vernacular derivative of Aegilius, a later form of Latin Aegidius (see Giles 1). 3. French (southern): of Italian origin (see 2 above) or a variant of Gilles.
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How common is the last name Gilli in the United States?
The surname Gilli has seen a decline in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 99,214, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 127,494, representing a change of -28.5%. The number of people with the surname Gilli also decreased during this period from 169 in 2000 to 134 in 2010, a fall of approximately 20.71%. Correspondingly, the proportion of individuals named Gilli per 100,000 people declined by 16.67%, from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #99,214 | #127,494 | -28.5% |
| Count | 169 | 134 | -20.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gilli
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates several changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White showed a marginal decrease from 88.76% to 88.06%. Asian or Pacific Islander representation in the Gilli surname group appeared for the first time in 2010, at 3.73%. The Black community saw an increase in representation from 4.14% to 5.22%, indicating a growth of 26.09%. However, the census recorded no individuals with the Gilli surname identifying as Hispanic in 2010, a drop from 3.55% in 2000. The percentages for American Indian and Alaskan Native and those identifying with two or more races remained constant at 0.00% in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.76% | 88.06% | -0.79% |
| Black | 4.14% | 5.22% | 26.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.73% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.55% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |