Explore the Family Name Gedney
The meaning of Gedney
English (Lincolnshire): habitational name from a place in Lincolnshire, probably so named from an Old English personal name Gǣda or Gydda (genitive -n) + ēg ‘island’.
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How common is the last name Gedney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gedney has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gedney ranked as the 30,970th most common surname in the United States, with 709 people carrying that name. By 2010, however, the surname had dropped to the 35,447th place, representing a 14.46% decrease in rank. The number of individuals with this surname also fell by 10.44% to 635 people, resulting in the proportion per 100,000 people decreasing by 15.38% from 0.26 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,970 | #35,447 | -14.46% |
| Count | 709 | 635 | -10.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.22 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gedney
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gedney, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly associated with the White ethnicity, which increased slightly from 94.36% in 2000 to 94.96% in 2010. However, there was a significant decrease in the Hispanic representation, falling by 38.39% to 2.52%. The proportion of those identifying as two or more races remained relatively stable at around 1.42%, while there was a small increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. There were no recorded associations with Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.36% | 94.96% | 0.64% |
| Hispanic | 4.09% | 2.52% | -38.39% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 1.42% | 0.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.94% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |