Explore the Family Name Gidney
The meaning of Gidney
English (Norfolk): variant of Gedney.
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How common is the last name Gidney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gidney has seen a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 33,425th most common surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 30,701st position, reflecting an 8.15% increase. The actual number of individuals bearing the Gidney surname also grew during this period from 644 to 759 people, marking an impressive 17.86% jump. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people slightly increased from 0.24 to 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,425 | #30,701 | 8.15% |
| Count | 644 | 759 | 17.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.26 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gidney
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Gidney surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests some changes over the decade. While a majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (69.43% in 2010, down from 71.43% in 2000), there was a notable increase in those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities – up from 1.71% in 2000 to 3.16% in 2010, an 84.80% rise. The Hispanic representation also saw an uptick, going from 2.64% in 2000 to 3.95% in 2010. Conversely, those identifying as Black decreased slightly from 23.29% to 22.00%. No Gidneys identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.43% | 69.43% | -2.8% |
| Black | 23.29% | 22% | -5.54% |
| Hispanic | 2.64% | 3.95% | 49.62% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 3.16% | 84.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |