Explore the Family Name Gillim
The meaning of Gillim
English (Worcestershire): variant of Gilliam. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Gillim in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gillim experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 66,476, but by 2010, its rank had fallen to 74,375, marking a decline of approximately 11.88%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname dropped from 278 in 2000 to 260 in 2010, representing a 6.47% decrease. This led to a slight drop in the proportion per 100,000 people, falling from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, a 10% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #74,375 | -11.88% |
| Count | 278 | 260 | -6.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gillim
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gillim, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some notable changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, although the percentage decreased from 89.93% to 85%, a 5.48% decrease. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black increased from 7.91% to 10.77%, a significant gain of 36.16%. There was also a small emergence of Hispanic individuals with this surname, which was not recorded in 2000 but stood at 2.31% in 2010. No changes were observed for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, as these categories remained at 0 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.93% | 85% | -5.48% |
| Black | 7.91% | 10.77% | 36.16% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |