Explore the Family Name Gillikin
The meaning of Gillikin
Irish: variant of Gilligan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gillikin in the United States?
The surname Gillikin has seen slight changes in its popularity over the years, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Gillikin ranked 25,673rd in terms of commonality across the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped slightly in rank to 26,576th—a decrease of 3.52%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of people with the Gillikin surname increased from 902 in 2000 to 917 in 2010. However, when considering the total U.S. population, the proportion of individuals named Gillikin per 100,000 people decreased by 6.06%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,673 | #26,576 | -3.52% |
| Count | 902 | 917 | 1.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.31 | -6.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gillikin
In terms of ethnicity, Gillikin is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White. As per the Decennial U.S. Census, 98.34% of individuals with this surname identified as White in 2000, although this percentage decreased slightly to 96.95% in 2010. The Hispanic and Black populations within the Gillikin surname also saw changes. The Hispanic representation increased from 0.67% in 2000 to 1.20% in 2010, marking a significant increase of 79.10%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Black went from 0% in 2000 to 0.76% in 2010. There were no individuals with the Gillikin surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.34% | 96.95% | -1.41% |
| Hispanic | 0.67% | 1.2% | 79.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.76% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |