Explore the Family Name Gillow
The meaning of Gillow
English: from Gillow Manor in Hentland (Hereforshire) or perhaps Gillow Heath in Biddulph (Staffordshire).
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How common is the last name Gillow in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gillow has seen a slight decrease over the years. In 2000, Gillow held the rank of 66,878 and by 2010, it had fallen to 78,821, representing a decrease of 17.86%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname fell from 276 in 2000 to 242 in 2010, a drop of 12.32%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 20%, going from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #78,821 | -17.86% |
| Count | 276 | 242 | -12.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gillow
In terms of ethnic identity, the data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Gillow identify as White. In 2000, 95.65% identified as such, falling slightly to 95.45% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander represented 1.81% in 2000, but there was no data available for this group in 2010. Interestingly, there seemed to be an emergence of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010 at 2.48%, which wasn't present in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Black or Hispanic, or with two or more races in either year. This data is also based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.65% | 95.45% | -0.21% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.81% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |