Explore the Family Name Gilyard
The meaning of Gilyard
English (Yorkshire): of Norman origin, a variant of Gilliatt (see Gillett) or of Gillard. This surname is now rare in Britain. Compare Gillyard.
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How common is the last name Gilyard in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the Gilyard surname has remained relatively stable over a decade, with only minor fluctuations observed. In 2000, Gilyard was ranked as the 14,658th most popular surname, and by 2010, it had slipped slightly to 14,783rd place, showing a minimal decline of 0.85%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname increased from 1,860 in 2000 to 2,008 in 2010, marking a growth of 7.96%. Its proportion per 100,000 people decreased marginally from 0.69 to 0.68, indicating a slight negative change of -1.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,658 | #14,783 | -0.85% |
| Count | 1,860 | 2,008 | 7.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.69 | 0.68 | -1.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gilyard
When considering the ethnic identities associated with the Gilyard surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as Black, though this percentage saw a slight decrease from 87.74% to 85.31%, a net change of -2.77%. Conversely, those identifying as Hispanic or of two or more races saw significant increases. The Hispanic population grew from 1.34% to 2.64%, an increase of 97.01%, while those reporting two or more races rose from 1.83% to 3.34%, an increase of 82.51%. The White ethnicity experienced a slight decrease from 8.87% to 8.47%, dropping by 4.51%. No individuals with the Gilyard surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 87.74% | 85.31% | -2.77% |
| White | 8.87% | 8.47% | -4.51% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 3.34% | 82.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 2.64% | 97.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |