Explore the Family Name Gildner
The meaning of Gildner
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): artificial name or metonymic occupational name for a worker in gold, from Yiddish gildner ‘golden’. 2. German: variant of Güldner (see Guldner). Some characteristic forenames: German Claus, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Gildner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gildner saw a minor decrease in its popularity as it slipped from rank 31,235 in the year 2000 to rank 31,906 in 2010, marking a change of -2.15%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased slightly by approximately 3% over the same period, from 702 to 723. The proportion per 100k people also dropped slightly by -3.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,235 | #31,906 | -2.15% |
| Count | 702 | 723 | 2.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gildner
In terms of ethnicity, the census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Gildner identified as White, though there was a slight decrease from 97.72% in 2000 to 94.33% in 2010. There was a noted increase in individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities, rising from 0.85% to 2.07%. Hispanic representation also grew, starting from 1.00% in 2000 and reaching 1.80% in 2010. For the first time, the 2010 census accounted for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander at 1.24%, but there were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.72% | 94.33% | -3.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 2.07% | 143.53% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 1.8% | 80% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |