Explore the Family Name Gullion
The meaning of Gullion
Irish: shortened form of Magullion or Mac Gullian, Anglicized forms of Gaelic Mac Gilleáin, a diminutive of gile ‘brightness’, geal ‘bright’, or giolla ‘lad’. This surname is now rare in Britain and Ireland.
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How common is the last name Gullion in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gullion has seen a minor fluctuation in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 16,293 and by 2010, it slipped slightly to 16,376, indicating a small decrease of 0.51%. However, the number of individuals with this surname demonstrated an increase over the decade, with the count going up from 1,628 to 1,758, marking a rise of 7.99%. Despite this growth in the total count, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.6.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,293 | #16,376 | -0.51% |
| Count | 1,628 | 1,758 | 7.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gullion
In regards to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Gullion surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease of 1.31% in this group over the decade. Those identifying as Hispanic experienced a significant increase of 29.77%, while the representation of the Black population saw a modest increase of 4.08%. The category of two or more races also showed a substantial rise of 35.87%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.45% | 94.2% | -1.31% |
| Hispanic | 2.15% | 2.79% | 29.77% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 1.25% | 35.87% |
| Black | 0.98% | 1.02% | 4.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |