Explore the Family Name Gilde
The meaning of Gilde
1. North German: habitational name from a place so named near Gifhorn in Lower Saxony. 2. Dutch (also ‘t Gilde): from gilde ‘craft guild’, either a topographic or habitational name referring to a house or guildhall so named, or a metonymic occupational name for a head or an employee of a guild. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Hans-Georg.
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How common is the last name Gilde in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gilde saw a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 68,973 to 75,317, representing a decrease of approximately 9.2%. The total count of people with this surname also dropped slightly, from 266 to 256, a 3.76% reduction. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also experienced a decrement by 10%, going from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,973 | #75,317 | -9.2% |
| Count | 266 | 256 | -3.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gilde
Looking at the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Gilde, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that most are of White ethnicity. In 2000, 98.50% of individuals with this surname identified as White, though this percentage fell to 94.53% by 2010. Interestingly, there appears to be an emergence of Hispanic identity within this group between 2000 and 2010, rising from 0% to 5.08%. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% for both years, while the category of "Two or More Races" was also introduced in 2010, but showed no representation among individuals with the Gilde surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.5% | 94.53% | -4.03% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |