Explore the Family Name Gillson
The meaning of Gillson
English: variant of Gilson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gillson in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gillson decreased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 40,987th most popular, but by 2010 it had dropped to 47,878th place, a decline of 16.81%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also fell during this period, with a count of 502 in 2000 dropping to 442 in 2010, an 11.95% decrease. The proportion of individuals with the Gillson surname per 100,000 people also declined by 21.05%, from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,987 | #47,878 | -16.81% |
| Count | 502 | 442 | -11.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.15 | -21.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gillson
Regarding ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of those with the Gillson surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 92.83% to 89.59%. The percentage of those who identified as Black, American Indian, Alaskan Native or from two or more races increased over this decade. Specifically, the proportion identifying as Black rose from 2.99% to 3.85%, and those identifying as American Indian or Alaskan Native increased from 1.79% to 2.26%. Individuals identifying with two or more races also saw a significant increase of 62.59%, from 1.39% to 2.26%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.83% | 89.59% | -3.49% |
| Black | 2.99% | 3.85% | 28.76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 2.26% | 62.59% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.79% | 2.26% | 26.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |