Explore the Family Name Gaudry
The meaning of Gaudry
French: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements wald ‘rule’ + rīc ‘power’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gaudry in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gaudry in the United States has seen a minor decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gaudry ranked as the 89,895th most common surname, falling slightly to 90,113th by 2010. However, the total count of people with this surname surprisingly increased from 191 in 2000 to 205 in 2010, an increase of 7.33 percent. The proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.07 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,895 | #90,113 | -0.24% |
| Count | 191 | 205 | 7.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gaudry
The ethnic identity associated with the Gaudry surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, remained predominantly White between 2000 and 2010. Over 90% of individuals with this surname identified as White in both census years, increasing slightly from 90.05% in 2000 to 90.73% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage identifying as Hispanic decreased significantly from 7.33% in 2000 to 5.85% in 2010. No individuals with the Gaudry surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.05% | 90.73% | 0.76% |
| Hispanic | 7.33% | 5.85% | -20.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |