Explore the Family Name Gullen
The meaning of Gullen
Scottish (Fife): habitational name from Gullane in Dirleton (East Lothian). There may have been some confusion with Gollan, a variant of Jolin or a habitational name from Golland (Kinross-shire).
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How common is the last name Gullen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gullen experienced a shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 70,679 to 80,131, reflecting a decrease of 13.37%. Concurrently, the actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased by 8.14% from 258 to 237. This resulted in a 20% reduction in the proportion of people named Gullen per 100,000 population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #80,131 | -13.37% |
| Count | 258 | 237 | -8.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gullen
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed some changes over the same decade. While the percentage of individuals identified as White with the surname Gullen decreased from 68.99% to 63.29%, there was a slight increase in the Hispanic demographic from 25.58% to 25.74%. Interestingly, there was a notable rise within the Black demographic, which went up by 52.32%, although it still constitutes a small fraction of the total at 5.91%. There were no individuals with this last name who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, the census started capturing those identifying with two or more races in 2010, representing 3.38% of the Gullens.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.99% | 63.29% | -8.26% |
| Hispanic | 25.58% | 25.74% | 0.63% |
| Black | 3.88% | 5.91% | 52.32% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |