Explore the Family Name Gillig
The meaning of Gillig
German: 1. from the personal name Gilius, a German form of Giles. 2. from an ancient Germanic personal name, see Gille.
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How common is the last name Gillig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Gillig surname has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 38,395th in popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 46,219th, marking a decline of 20.38%. The number of individuals with this surname also dropped during this period from 542 to 461, representing a decrease of 14.94%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Gillig per 100,000 fell by 20% from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,395 | #46,219 | -20.38% |
| Count | 542 | 461 | -14.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.16 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gillig
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there was a slight shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Gillig surname from 2000 to 2010. Those identifying as white made up 97.42% of all Gilligs in 2000, but this figure decreased slightly to 95.88% by 2010. The proportion of individuals from two or more ethnicities also saw a minor drop from 1.29% to 1.08% during this time. Interestingly, there was no recorded presence of Asian/Pacific Islanders, Blacks, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives among the Gilligs in both years. However, there was a notable new emergence of Hispanic identities within the Gillig family in 2010, making up 2.82% of the population that were not present in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.42% | 95.88% | -1.58% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.82% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 1.08% | -16.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |