Explore the Family Name Gaden
The meaning of Gaden
1. North German: patronymic from a short form of a compound name formed with gōd ‘good’ or god, got ‘god’. 2. English (West Midlands): unexplained. It appears to be primarily a French name associated with Huguenot refugees. 3. English: variant of Gayden. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans.
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How common is the last name Gaden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gaden experienced a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000 it was ranked 66,274th, but by 2010 it had dropped to 80,419th, a decrease of 21.34%. The number of individuals with this last name also saw a decline over this period, falling from 279 to 236, which represents a decrease of 15.41%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Gaden per 100,000 people also fell by 20%, going from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #80,419 | -21.34% |
| Count | 279 | 236 | -15.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gaden
The ethnicity associated with the surname Gaden saw some changes from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 86.02% to 82.20%, the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 41.82%, jumping from 5.38% to 7.63%. The percentages of those identifying as Black saw a small decline from 5.73% to 5.51%. There were no reported changes for those identifying with two or more races, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.02% | 82.2% | -4.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.38% | 7.63% | 41.82% |
| Black | 5.73% | 5.51% | -3.84% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |