Explore the Family Name Gollin
The meaning of Gollin
1. German: habitational name from a place so named near Templin in Brandenburg. 2. English (Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire): of Norman origin, a variant of Jolin. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Gerhard, Manfred, Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Gollin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gollin had a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 89,172 to 90,495, representing a minor change of -1.48%. The count increased slightly from 193 in 2000 to 204 in 2010, marking an increase of 5.7%. The proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,172 | #90,495 | -1.48% |
| Count | 193 | 204 | 5.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gollin
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that among those with the surname Gollin, a vast majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a minimal increase from 92.75% to 93.14%. There was also a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 3.11% in 2000 to 5.39% in 2010, which is a substantial change of 73.31%. The percentage of individuals who identified as Black dropped to zero in 2010, from 3.63% in 2000. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.75% | 93.14% | 0.42% |
| Hispanic | 3.11% | 5.39% | 73.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 3.63% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |