Explore the Family Name Gillund
The meaning of Gillund
Norwegian: habitational name from a farm name, Old Norse Gildalundr, where ceremonial feasts (gildi) were arranged.
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How common is the last name Gillund in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gillund ranked 88,020 in popularity in 2010, a slight drop from its rank of 85,297 in 2000, which indicates a percent change of -3.19%. The count of people with the Gillund surname saw a small increase over the decade from 204 to 211, corresponding to a growth rate of 3.43%. However, the proportion of individuals with the surname Gillund per 100,000 population decreased by 12.5% from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,297 | #88,020 | -3.19% |
| Count | 204 | 211 | 3.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gillund
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Gillund identified as White, accounting for 99.53% in 2010, up slightly from 99.02% in 2000. The data did not register any Gillunds identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Furthermore, no individuals reported having two or more ethnic identities during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.02% | 99.53% | 0.52% |
| 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% |