Explore the Family Name Gildersleeve
The meaning of Gildersleeve
English (London and Suffolk): nickname for a flamboyant dresser, from Middle English gilden, gu(i)lden ‘golden’ (Old English gylden) + sleve ‘sleeve’, denoting ‘(the man with) the golden sleeve’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gildersleeve in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gildersleeve has seen a slight decline in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 15,921st most popular, but by 2010, it fell to the 17,005th spot, indicating a decrease of 6.81%. The count of people with this surname also dropped slightly from 1,677 in 2000 to 1,671 in 2010, a marginal decline of 0.36%. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 8.06% from 0.62 in 2000 to 0.57 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,921 | #17,005 | -6.81% |
| Count | 1,677 | 1,671 | -0.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.57 | -8.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gildersleeve
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Gildersleeve has also seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest ethnic group represented remains white, however, there was a slight decrease from 83.60% in 2000 to 80.67% in 2010. The black ethnic identity saw an increase of 12.83% during the same period, while the Hispanic representation increased by 22.63%. Notably, those identifying as two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw significant increases of 50.35% and 60.00% respectively. Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity also rose slightly by 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.6% | 80.67% | -3.5% |
| Black | 12.94% | 14.6% | 12.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 2.15% | 50.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 1.68% | 22.63% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.3% | 0.48% | 60% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.36% | 0.42% | 16.67% |