Explore the Family Name Gildow
The meaning of Gildow
Variant of Kildow, a surname of German origin. It is found mainly in OH.
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How common is the last name Gildow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gildow has experienced a slight downturn in its popularity among the American population. In 2000, it ranked 78,549 in terms of popularity and had 226 individuals carrying this surname. By 2010, however, both the count and rank had decreased to 218 and 85,659 respectively. This represents a drop of 3.54% in count and a slip of 9.05% in the rank. The proportion of people with the Gildow surname per 100,000 also fell by 12.5%, from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,549 | #85,659 | -9.05% |
| Count | 226 | 218 | -3.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gildow
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the Gildow surname identify as White. In 2000, 92.92% of those called Gildow were White, a figure that decreased slightly to 91.74% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Gildows identifying as Hispanic increased from 4.42% in 2000 to 5.05% in 2010, representing a growth of 14.25%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Gildow surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.92% | 91.74% | -1.27% |
| Hispanic | 4.42% | 5.05% | 14.25% |
| 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% |