Explore the Family Name Gilder
The meaning of Gilder
English (Essex and Middlesex): occupational name for a goldsmith or gilder, from Middle English gilder, gelder, guldar, a derivative of Old English gyldan ‘to gild’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gilder in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gilder has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Gilder was ranked 15,384 in terms of surname prevalence and increased slightly to 15,328 by 2010—a growth rate of 0.36%. The total number of people with the Gilder surname also grew from 1,751 in 2000 to 1,913 in 2010, representing a 9.25% increase. However, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100k remained constant at 0.65.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,384 | #15,328 | 0.36% |
| Count | 1,751 | 1,913 | 9.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gilder
In terms of ethnicity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some changes to note between 2000 and 2010 for individuals with the surname Gilder. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased significantly by 47.50%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw a decrease of 27.45%. On the other hand, there were increases in those identifying with two or more races (41.22%) and Hispanic (43.60%). The largest ethnic group in both years was those who identified as White, however, this group saw a slight decline of 3.91%, while the Black community saw an increase of 4.32%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.96% | 59.54% | -3.91% |
| Black | 33.12% | 34.55% | 4.32% |
| Hispanic | 2.11% | 3.03% | 43.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 2.09% | 41.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.42% | -47.5% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.51% | 0.37% | -27.45% |