Explore the Family Name Gaudy
The meaning of Gaudy
1. English: perhaps a nickname from Middle English gaudi ‘trick’ or from Middle English gaudi ‘yellowish’. 2. French: variant of Gaud 1.
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How common is the last name Gaudy in the United States?
The surname Gaudy, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 75,938th most popular name in America, with 236 individuals identified with the Gaudy surname. However, by 2010, it had dropped to the 83,226th position, and the count decreased slightly to 226 individuals. This represents a change of -9.6 in rank and a -4.24% drop in the number of people with this surname. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a slight decline from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010, a decrease of 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,938 | #83,226 | -9.6% |
| Count | 236 | 226 | -4.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gaudy
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some changes between 2000 and 2010 for the surname Gaudy. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, although there was a decrease from 77.54% in 2000 to 71.24% in 2010. During the same period, there was an increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 5.51% to 8.41%, and Black, from 16.53% to 19.03%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of the two Census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.54% | 71.24% | -8.12% |
| Black | 16.53% | 19.03% | 15.12% |
| Hispanic | 5.51% | 8.41% | 52.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |