Explore the Family Name Gilpatrick
The meaning of Gilpatrick
Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Giolla Phádraig ‘son of the servant of (Saint) Patrick’ (see Kilpatrick).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gilpatrick in the United States?
Analysis of the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the popularity of the surname Gilpatrick has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 22,370th in 2000, it dropped to 23,714th by 2010, a decrease of approximately 6.01%. The total count of people with this surname also saw a slight decline from 1,074 in 2000 to 1,068 in 2010, constituting a 0.56% decrease. The proportion of individuals bearing the Gilpatrick surname per 100,000 people also dipped by about 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,370 | #23,714 | -6.01% |
| Count | 1,074 | 1,068 | -0.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.36 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gilpatrick
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gilpatrick, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts over the decade. In 2000, 95.07% identified as White, which declined to 93.16% by 2010. The Hispanic representation also shrank slightly from 2.98% to 2.90%. However, there were increases in other categories. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 0.93% in 2000 to 1.12% in 2010, a growth of 20.43%. A significant increase was seen among those identifying as belonging to two or more races, growing from 0.47% in 2000 to 1.78% in 2010, a whopping 278.72% surge. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.07% | 93.16% | -2.01% |
| Hispanic | 2.98% | 2.9% | -2.68% |
| Two or More Races | 0.47% | 1.78% | 278.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.93% | 1.12% | 20.43% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |