Explore the Family Name Gull
How common is the last name Gull in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gull showed a minor decline between 2000 and 2010. The surname's rank fell by approximately 5% from 23,683 to 24,855 over the decade. However, the actual count of individuals with the Gull surname marginally increased by 0.3%, going from 998 in 2000 to 1,001 in 2010. This translates into a slight decrease in the proportion per 100k people, dropping by 8.11% from 0.37 to 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,683 | #24,855 | -4.95% |
| Count | 998 | 1,001 | 0.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.34 | -8.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gull
The ethnic identity of those carrying the Gull surname also shifted during this time, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, a vast majority (92.79%) identified as White, but this decreased to 89.21% in 2010. During the same period, there was an impressive increase of 163.18% in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, going from 2.20% to 5.79%. It's worth noting that the data for those identifying as two or more races was suppressed in 2010; however, it had been 1.90% in 2000. The Hispanic percentage slightly reduced from 1.9% to 1.6%, while the Black percentage rose from 0 to 1.6%. There were no changes in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, remaining at 0% in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.79% | 89.21% | -3.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.2% | 5.79% | 163.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 1.6% | -15.79% |
| Black | 0% | 1.6% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |