Explore the Family Name Gullette

The meaning of Gullette

English: altered form of Gullett.

Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.

How common is the last name Gullette in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Gullette' has seen a surge in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 22,809 and rose to 21,940 by 2010, marking an increase of approximately 3.81%. Not only has the ranking improved, but the count of individuals with this surname has also grown from 1,049 in 2000 to 1,183 in 2010. This results in a significant increase of 12.77%. The proportion per 100k also slightly increased from 0.39 to 0.4, indicating a growth of 2.56%.

20002010Change
Rank#22,809#21,9403.81%
Count1,0491,18312.77%
Proportion per 100k0.390.42.56%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gullette

When examining the ethnicity associated with 'Gullette', the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Although the percentages identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed for privacy reasons in 2010, other ethnic groups saw changes. The percentage identifying as 'White' rose from 64.44% to 65.77%, reflecting a 2.06% change. Meanwhile, those identifying as 'Hispanic' also increased from 1.53% to 1.69%, marking a 10.46% change. The 'Black' ethnic identity saw a slight decrease from 30.98% to 29.42%. Interestingly, there was a marked increase of 28.57% in individuals identifying with two or more races, rising from 2.10% in 2000 to 2.70% in 2010.

20002010Change
White64.44%65.77%2.06%
Black30.98%29.42%-5.04%
Two or More Races2.1%2.7%28.57%
Hispanic1.53%1.69%10.46%
Asian/Pacific Islander0.48%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0.48%0%0%