Explore the Family Name Gidwani
The meaning of Gidwani
Indian: Sindhi name, from the root of the personal name Gidumal of an ancestor called Diwan Gidumal (lived around 1754) + the suffix -ani ‘descendant of’ (see Ani).
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How common is the last name Gidwani in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gidwani has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 88,825 with a count of 194. By 2010, it had risen to rank 68,122, reflecting an increase of 23.31 percent, accompanied by a significant growth in the number of individuals with the last name Gidwani to 289, marking a 48.97 percent increase. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a rise of 42.86 percent in this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,825 | #68,122 | 23.31% |
| Count | 194 | 289 | 48.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.1 | 42.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gidwani
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gidwani, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, even though there's been a slight decrease from 81.44 percent in 2000 to 80.97 percent in 2010. During the same period, those identifying as having two or more races increased by 17.45 percent, reaching 7.27 percent in 2010. The proportion identifying as White decreased by 15.43 percent to 10.03 percent. A new addition was seen with the Hispanic group registering at 1.73 percent in 2010, while the proportions for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 81.44% | 80.97% | -0.58% |
| White | 11.86% | 10.03% | -15.43% |
| Two or More Races | 6.19% | 7.27% | 17.45% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.73% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |