Explore the Family Name Gillmor
The meaning of Gillmor
Irish (Leitrim and Sligo) and English: variant of Gilmore.
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How common is the last name Gillmor in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gillmor has seen slight fluctuations in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Gillmor ranked as the 75,938th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped slightly to rank 77,522nd. This represents a decrease in popularity of approximately 2.09%. Despite this decline in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Gillmor surname increased from 236 in 2000 to 247 in 2010, demonstrating a growth of 4.66%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was an 11.11% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,938 | #77,522 | -2.09% |
| Count | 236 | 247 | 4.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gillmor
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Gillmor surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows almost no variation between 2000 and 2010. The overwhelming majority of individuals with the Gillmor surname identify as White, with the percentage increasing marginally from 98.31% in 2000 to 98.38% in 2010. There was no recorded change among other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. These categories showed zero representation both years, indicating that the surname Gillmor is predominantly associated with the White ethnicity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.31% | 98.38% | 0.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |