Explore the Family Name Gillings
The meaning of Gillings
English: 1. variant of Gillions (itself a variant of Gillian), reinterpreted as an -ing suffix. 2. variant of Gilling, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
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How common is the last name Gillings in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gillings experienced a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 42,912, which fell to 49,365 by 2010, marking a 15.04% drop. The number of individuals with this surname also declined over this period, going from 475 in 2000 to 426 in 2010, representing a reduction of 10.32%. This resulted in a decrease in the proportion per 100,000 people from 0.18 to 0.14, indicating a 22.22% fall.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,912 | #49,365 | -15.04% |
| Count | 475 | 426 | -10.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.14 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gillings
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the name Gillings as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census, there was no change among Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations between 2000 and 2010. However, the percentage of those identifying as having two or more races increased slightly from 1.89% to 2.11%, marking an 11.64% rise. Similarly, there was a significant increase in the Hispanic population, jumping from 1.26% to 3.52%, a staggering 179.37% rise. Conversely, the White population saw a decline from 59.79% to 51.41%, a 14.02% drop. The Black population also increased, moving from 36.21% to 42.02%, a 16.05% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.79% | 51.41% | -14.02% |
| Black | 36.21% | 42.02% | 16.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 3.52% | 179.37% |
| Two or More Races | 1.89% | 2.11% | 11.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |