Explore the Family Name Gitchell
The meaning of Gitchell
Variant of Gitchel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gitchell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gitchell has seen a significant decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname shifted from 50,366th place in 2000 to 62,714th place in 2010, indicating a decrease of 24.52%. The count also dropped by 18.21% from 390 in 2000 to 319 in 2010. Further, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 21.43%, moving from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,366 | #62,714 | -24.52% |
| Count | 390 | 319 | -18.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gitchell
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were no individuals with the Gitchell surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in both 2000 and 2010. For those identifying with two or more races, there was an increase of 22.35% over the decade. Those identifying as White remained the majority, albeit with a slight decrease of 0.13% from 93.85% in 2000 to 93.73% in 2010. There was a notable rise in the Hispanic ethnicity group, with an increase of 37.56% over the ten years. However, there was a complete drop in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native from 1.54% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.85% | 93.73% | -0.13% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 2.82% | 37.56% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 2.19% | 22.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.54% | 0% | -100% |