Explore the Family Name Gauldin
The meaning of Gauldin
Perhaps an altered form of English Golden.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gauldin in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gauldin has slightly decreased in recent years. In 2000, it ranked at 24,892, but dropped to 25,381 by 2010, representing a decline of 1.96%. However, despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people bearing the surname increased from 938 in 2000 to 975 in 2010, showing a growth of 3.94%. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a decrease from 0.35 in 2000 to 0.33 in 2010, a change of -5.71%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,892 | #25,381 | -1.96% |
| Count | 938 | 975 | 3.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.33 | -5.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gauldin
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Gauldin, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, shows that the majority of individuals identify as White, with a slight increase from 86.03% in 2000 to 86.15% in 2010. Those identifying as Black made up the second largest group, growing from 11.51% in 2000 to 12.00% in 2010. A small percentage identified as being of two or more races, decreasing slightly from 1.28% in 2000 to 1.23% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also saw a small decrease from 0.53% to 0.51% within the same period. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.03% | 86.15% | 0.14% |
| Black | 11.51% | 12% | 4.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 1.23% | -3.91% |
| Hispanic | 0.53% | 0.51% | -3.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |