Explore the Family Name Gillmer
The meaning of Gillmer
Irish and English: variant of Gilmore. This surname is now rare in Britain and Ireland.
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How common is the last name Gillmer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gillmer has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 67,522nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to 71,042nd place, marking a 5.21 percent decline. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the surname Gillmer increased slightly from 273 in 2000 to 275 in 2010. However, when accounting for population growth, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 10 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,522 | #71,042 | -5.21% |
| Count | 273 | 275 | 0.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gillmer
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Gillmer identify as White, with the percentage increasing marginally from 94.87% in 2000 to 94.91% in 2010. The number of Gillmers identifying as two or more races also rose significantly, from 1.83% in 2000 to 2.55% in 2010, a change of 39.34%. Conversely, the percentage of Gillmers who identify as Black fell completely from 2.20% in 2000 to zero in 2010. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years, indicating no individuals with the Gillmer surname identified with these ethnicities during the time frame surveyed.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.87% | 94.91% | 0.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 2.55% | 39.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.2% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |