Explore the Family Name Gilly
The meaning of Gilly
1. English (Devon): variant of Gilley. 2. French (southern): variant of Gilles or an altered form of Italian Gilli. 3. South German and Swiss German: variant of Gilli.
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How common is the last name Gilly in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gilly has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 32,529 in 2000, it slipped to 36,736 by 2010, reflecting a change of -12.93%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 666 to 608 during the same period, showing an -8.71% decrease. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also dropped by about 16%, from 0.25 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,529 | #36,736 | -12.93% |
| Count | 666 | 608 | -8.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.21 | -16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gilly
On the subject of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most bearers of the surname Gilly identified as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 95.65% in 2000 to 94.08% in 2010. Notably, the Hispanic share of this name increased by 48% over the same period, moving from 3% to 4.44%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for this surname in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.65% | 94.08% | -1.64% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 4.44% | 48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.9% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |