Explore the Family Name Gilden
The meaning of Gilden
Dutch: variant with an unrounded vowel of Gulden. Or a variant of Gilde.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gilden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gilden has seen substantial growth in the United States in recent years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 30,682nd most popular surname in the country, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 28,362nd spot, a change of 7.56 percent. The number of individuals carrying this surname also increased from 717 in 2000 to 842 in 2010, a rise of 17.43 percent. This growth is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which rose from 0.27 in 2000 to 0.29 in 2010, marking a 7.41 percent increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,682 | #28,362 | 7.56% |
| Count | 717 | 842 | 17.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.29 | 7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gilden
The ethnic identity associated with the Gilden surname has also experienced shifts over the decade, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of bearers of the surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010 (91.63 percent and 87.41 percent respectively), there was a decrease of 4.61 percent over the period. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic and Black saw significant increases, the former rising by 40.51 percent and the latter by 64.60 percent. There was a slight increase of 3.97 percent of people identifying as two or more races. Meanwhile, no Gildens identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.63% | 87.41% | -4.61% |
| Black | 4.04% | 6.65% | 64.6% |
| Hispanic | 2.37% | 3.33% | 40.51% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 1.31% | 3.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |