Explore the Family Name Gaulden
The meaning of Gaulden
Variant of Gauldin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gaulden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gaulden had a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 24,432 in popular surnames, but by 2010 it fell to rank 26,261, showing a decrease of 7.49%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 960 in 2000 to 930 in 2010, marking a reduction of 3.13%. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also dropped by 11.11% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,432 | #26,261 | -7.49% |
| Count | 960 | 930 | -3.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.32 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gaulden
According to the ethnic identity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some significant changes in the distribution of ethnicity among those bearing the surname Gaulden from 2000 to 2010. The percentage identifying as White saw a decrease of 8.43%, dropping from 57.19% to 52.37%. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic increased substantially, from 0.83% to 3.12%, marking a rise of 275.9%. The category of "Two or more races" also rose considerably, increasing from 1.67% in 2000 to 3.76% in 2010, an increase of 125.15%. The percentage of those identifying as Black remained relatively stable, with a slight increase from 39.06% to 39.25%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.19% | 52.37% | -8.43% |
| Black | 39.06% | 39.25% | 0.49% |
| Two or More Races | 1.67% | 3.76% | 125.15% |
| Hispanic | 0.83% | 3.12% | 275.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |