Explore the Family Name Gardon
The meaning of Gardon
1. French: from a derivative of Old French garde ‘watch, protection’ (see Garde). 2. Spanish (Gardón): perhaps a Galician topographic name based on Castilianized form of xardón ‘holly’ (compare Jardon). Alternatively, a habitational name from the placename La Alameda de Gardón in Salamanca. 3. English and Scottish (Angus): apparently a variant of Garden or perhaps a metathesized form of Gordon. This surname is now rare in Britain. 4. German (Hesse): probably a variant of Gerdon, which is unexplained. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Rodolfo, Julio, Vicente.
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How common is the last name Gardon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gardon has experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gardon was ranked 54,643 but fell to 63,373 in 2010, marking a drop of approximately 16 percent. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing the Gardon surname declined by nearly 11 percent from 353 in 2000 to 315 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of Gardons per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, a decline of roughly 15 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,643 | #63,373 | -15.98% |
| Count | 353 | 315 | -10.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gardon
When considering ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some shifts within the Gardon surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by almost 25 percent, while the Hispanic representation grew by about 24 percent. Meanwhile, the proportion of those with White ethnic identity saw a slight decrease of around 2 percent. The percentage of Black identification also decreased, falling by over 12 percent. Data for those identifying as Two or more races, as well as American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed for the 2010 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.77% | 58.73% | -1.74% |
| Black | 17% | 14.92% | -12.24% |
| Hispanic | 11.05% | 13.65% | 23.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.37% | 9.21% | 24.97% |
| Two or More Races | 3.12% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.7% | 0% | 0% |