Explore the Family Name Gillon
The meaning of Gillon
1. Irish (Derry): variant of Gillan. 2. French: from a pet form of the personal name Gilles.
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How common is the last name Gillon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gillon maintained a relatively stable popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 19,028 in terms of frequency and slightly increased to 19,053 by 2010, indicating a minor decline in popularity by 0.13%. However, the number of people with the Gillon surname has grown over this decade, with a rise from 1,324 in 2000 to 1,429 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 7.93%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people fell slightly from 0.49 to 0.48.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,028 | #19,053 | -0.13% |
| Count | 1,324 | 1,429 | 7.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.48 | -2.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gillon
The ethnicity associated with the surname Gillon also saw changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw an increase of 45.28%, from 1.06% to 1.54%. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic and those identifying as two or more races saw incremental increases of 21.02% and 4.70% respectively. On the other hand, the percentages of those identifying as White and Black both decreased slightly, as did those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native. These shifts reflect the evolving ethnic identity attached to the surname Gillon.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.61% | 61.93% | -1.09% |
| Black | 30.51% | 30.02% | -1.61% |
| Hispanic | 2.95% | 3.57% | 21.02% |
| Two or More Races | 2.34% | 2.45% | 4.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.06% | 1.54% | 45.28% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.53% | 0.49% | -7.55% |