Explore the Family Name Gauld
The meaning of Gauld
Scottish (Aberdeenshire and Banffshire): from Gaelic gallda ‘from the Lowlands’. Compare Gall, Galt.
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How common is the last name Gauld in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gauld witnessed a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gauld was ranked 63,632nd in popularity among all surnames in the United States. However, by 2010, it had dropped to the 70,645th position, a decrease of about 11%. The total count of individuals possessing the Gauld surname also dipped from 293 in 2000 to 277 in 2010, marking a drop of 5.46%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #70,645 | -11.02% |
| Count | 293 | 277 | -5.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gauld
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Gauld surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, changes were observed between 2000 and 2010. In both years, there were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders and those identifying with two or more races, or as American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a slight decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as white, from 95.9% in 2000 to 91.7% in 2010. On the other hand, there was a notable increase among those identifying as Hispanic and Black. The Hispanic population increased from 1.71% to 2.89%, while the Black population jumped from 2.05% to 3.61%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.9% | 91.7% | -4.38% |
| Black | 2.05% | 3.61% | 76.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 2.89% | 69.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |