Explore the Family Name Gladwell
The meaning of Gladwell
English (southeastern): apparently a habitational name from a lost or as yet unidentified place called Gladwell, perhaps in East Anglia.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gladwell in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gladwell saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 25,775 in terms of common use, but by 2010 it had moved up to rank 25,445, showing an uptick of 1.28%. The number of individuals with this surname also rose during this time period. In 2000, there were 897 people named Gladwell, growing to 972 by 2010, a growth rate of 8.36%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.33.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,775 | #25,445 | 1.28% |
| Count | 897 | 972 | 8.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gladwell
In terms of ethnicity, according to the same Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of people with the Gladwell surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 97.77% in 2000 to 95.27% in 2010. Interestingly, there was significant growth in the number of Gladwells identifying as Hispanic, from 0.67% in 2000 to 1.75% in 2010, reflecting a 161.19% change. There was also an increase in those identifying with two or more races, which jumped from 0.78% to 1.85%, a change of 137.18%. There was no change in the percentage of Gladwells identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.77% | 95.27% | -2.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0.78% | 1.85% | 137.18% |
| Hispanic | 0.67% | 1.75% | 161.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.56% | 0% | 0% |