Find out how popular the last name Gillom is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Gillom.

Gillom, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Gillom surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gillom in America

Gillom is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gillom surname appeared 122 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Gillom.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gillom to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Gillom

The surname Gillom is believed to have originated in England, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "gyl" or "gille," meaning a deep ravine or valley, and "ham," meaning a homestead or village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Gilleham." This suggests that the surname may have originated from a place name, possibly referring to a settlement located in a deep valley or ravine.

In the 13th century, records show variations of the name, such as "Gilham" and "Gillam." These variations likely arose due to local dialects and spelling conventions of the time.

One notable figure bearing the surname Gillom was Sir John Gillom, a prominent English landowner and knight who lived during the 14th century. He was known for his involvement in the Hundred Years' War and served under King Edward III.

Another historical figure was William Gillom, born in 1550 in Oxfordshire, England. He was a renowned scholar and author, best known for his work on English legal history and his contributions to the development of the common law system.

In the 17th century, the name Gillom appeared in various records, including parish registers and tax rolls. One such individual was Thomas Gillom, a merchant from Bristol, England, who was active in the transatlantic trade during the 1670s.

Later, in the 18th century, the surname Gillom is associated with the textile industry in Yorkshire, England. One notable example is Samuel Gillom, born in 1718, who established a successful wool trading business in Leeds.

Another significant figure was Elizabeth Gillom, born in 1785 in Gloucestershire, England. She was a pioneer in the field of education and founded one of the first schools for girls in her region, ensuring that young women had access to quality education.

As the centuries passed, the surname Gillom spread to various parts of the British Isles and beyond, carried by individuals and families who migrated to other regions or countries. Despite variations in spelling and pronunciation, the name has maintained its connection to its English origins and the symbolic meaning of a valley or ravine homestead.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gillom

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Gillom.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Gillom was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Gillom has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Gillom was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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