Explore the Family Name Girling
The meaning of Girling
1. English (East Anglia): variant of Gerling. 2. Probably an altered form of German Gierling, itself a variant of Gerling.
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How common is the last name Girling in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Girling has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Girling ranked 56,826 in popularity with a count of 336 people carrying the surname, amounting to a proportion of approximately 0.12 per 100,000 individuals. However, by 2010, the surname’s rank had fallen to 62,714 and the count decreased to 319, representing a proportion of only 0.11 per 100,000. This indicates a decrease in popularity by 10.36% and a reduction in count by 5.06%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,826 | #62,714 | -10.36% |
| Count | 336 | 319 | -5.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Girling
In terms of ethnic identity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Girling identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with proportions of 94.35% and 93.42% respectively, indicating a slight decrease of 0.99%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic showed an increase from 3.27% in 2000 to 3.76% in 2010, marking a growth rate of 14.98%. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year. Interestingly, in 2010, 1.57% claimed to belong to two or more races, a category that did not exist in the 2000 census for this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.35% | 93.42% | -0.99% |
| Hispanic | 3.27% | 3.76% | 14.98% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |