Explore the Family Name Gillie
The meaning of Gillie
Scottish (Berwickshire) and Irish: variant of Gillis.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gillie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gillie has seen a slight rise in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 20,871st in popularity in the United States, with a count of 1,176 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had risen slightly to 20,818th and the number of individuals with the surname increased to 1,268, marking a growth rate of 7.82 percent. However, the proportion per 100k people dipped slightly from 0.44 to 0.43.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,871 | #20,818 | 0.25% |
| Count | 1,176 | 1,268 | 7.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.43 | -2.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gillie
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Gillie identify as White, accounting for 78.40 percent in 2000 and 77.21 percent in 2010. The next largest ethnic identity group is Black, representing 19.30 percent in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 18.77 percent by 2010. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0.60 percent to 1.74 percent, and an increase in those identifying with two or more races, from 0.94 percent to 1.58 percent. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.4% | 77.21% | -1.52% |
| Black | 19.3% | 18.77% | -2.75% |
| Hispanic | 0.6% | 1.74% | 190% |
| Two or More Races | 0.94% | 1.58% | 68.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |