Explore the Family Name Gimlin
The meaning of Gimlin
Americanized form of German Gmelin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gimlin in the United States?
The surname Gimlin has seen a decline in popularity over the decade between 2000 and 2010, as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Gimlin ranked 48,963rd in terms of popular surnames, but had dropped to a ranking of 55,505 by 2010. This represents a decrease of 13.36%. Similarly, the count (number of individuals with the Gimlin surname) dropped from 404 in 2000 to 370 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 8.42%. When looking at the proportion of people named Gimlin per 100,000 population, there was also a decrease from 0.15 to 0.13, reflecting a drop of 13.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,963 | #55,505 | -13.36% |
| Count | 404 | 370 | -8.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gimlin
When we examine the ethnic identity associated with the Gimlin surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, we find that it is predominantly linked to White ethnicity. In 2000, about 96.53% of those with the surname identified as White, which decreased slightly to 95.41% by 2010. Data for those identifying as Hispanic shows a notable decrease from 2.23% in 2000 to 1.62% in 2010. Interestingly, while there were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as two or more races in 2000, there was a small presence (1.35%) by 2010. No changes were observed for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.53% | 95.41% | -1.16% |
| Hispanic | 2.23% | 1.62% | -27.35% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |