Explore the Family Name Gully
The meaning of Gully
English (southwestern): variant of Gulley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gully in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gully ranked 14,187 in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to 14,233 in 2010. This represents a marginal change of -0.32%. However, the count of people with this surname increased from 1,942 in 2000 to 2,107 in 2010, showing an 8.5% growth. The proportion of people with the surname Gully per 100,000 population also decreased by -1.39%, moving from 0.72 in 2000 to 0.71 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,187 | #14,233 | -0.32% |
| Count | 1,942 | 2,107 | 8.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.72 | 0.71 | -1.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gully
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed shifts among those bearing the Gully surname between 2000 and 2010. People of Asian/Pacific Islander identity increased their representation from 0.88% to 1.42%, a rise of 61.36%. Those identifying as two or more ethnicities also grew from 1.54% to 1.99%, marking a 29.22% increase. The White demographic showed a slight decrease from 63.59% to 61.98%, a change of -2.53%. Similarly, Black identity decreased from 31.62% to 30.94%, a -2.15% shift. The Hispanic representation grew from 1.60% to 2.42%, an increase of 51.25%, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a boost from 0.77% to 1.23%, a 59.74% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.59% | 61.98% | -2.53% |
| Black | 31.62% | 30.94% | -2.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 2.42% | 51.25% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 1.99% | 29.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.88% | 1.42% | 61.36% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.77% | 1.23% | 59.74% |