Explore the Family Name Gorelick
The meaning of Gorelick
Americanized form of Jewish (from Belarus) and Belorussian Gorelik. Compare Garelick. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Chaim, Isadore, Meyer, Aba, Avrohom, Chana, Chiam, Isser, Mayer, Moshe, Shmuel.
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How common is the last name Gorelick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gorelick has seen a slight increase between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 29,815 in popularity, but by 2010 it had risen slightly to rank 29,366, marking a 1.51% change. The number of people with the surname also increased from 744 in 2000 to 805 in 2010, an increase of 8.2%. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, there was a slight decrease from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.27 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,815 | #29,366 | 1.51% |
| Count | 744 | 805 | 8.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.27 | -3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gorelick
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides information about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gorelick. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. A small percentage identified as two or more races in 2000, though this dropped to zero by 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname identify as White, with numbers slightly increasing from 94.89% in 2000 to 95.16% in 2010. Additionally, there has been a small increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 3.63% in 2000 to 3.85% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.89% | 95.16% | 0.28% |
| Hispanic | 3.63% | 3.85% | 6.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |