Explore the Family Name Gilbride
The meaning of Gilbride
Scottish (Midlothian): variant of Kilbride. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gilbride in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gilbride has marginally declined over a decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 22,799 in popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 23,532 — a decrease of 3.22%. However, the actual count of people with the Gilbride surname increased from 1,050 in 2000 to 1,079 in 2010, representing a growth of 2.76%. The proportion of Gilbrides per 100,000 people also decreased by 5.13% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,799 | #23,532 | -3.22% |
| Count | 1,050 | 1,079 | 2.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.37 | -5.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gilbride
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Gilbride surname identify as White. In 2000, this group comprised 97.90%, which slightly dropped to 96.39% in 2010. There were no recorded Gilbrides of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity in either year. Individuals identifying as Hispanic showed a significant increase, from 1.05% in 2000 to 2.69% in 2010 — a rise of 156.19%. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities made up less than half a percent of all Gilbrides, with a slight decline from 0.48% to 0.46% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.9% | 96.39% | -1.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 2.69% | 156.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0.48% | 0.46% | -4.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |