Explore the Family Name Gilford
The meaning of Gilford
English: variant of Guilford.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gilford in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gilford has shown a slight increase in prevalence from 2000 to 2010. Its rank among all U.S. surnames rose from 19,687 in 2000 to 20,057 in 2010, a minor decline of approximately 1.88%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.21%, from 1,267 to 1,333 during the same period. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k also saw a small decrease of 4.26%, moving from 0.47 in 2000 to 0.45 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,687 | #20,057 | -1.88% |
| Count | 1,267 | 1,333 | 5.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.45 | -4.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gilford
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a diverse composition for the surname Gilford. While the highest proportion identified as Black (58.64% in 2000 to 60.99% in 2010), there was a significant presence of White individuals as well (36.94% in 2000 down to 34.13% in 2010). There was an increase in those identifying with two or more races, from 1.97% in 2000 to 3.08% in 2010—a rise of 56.35%. For Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic individuals, there were minor decreases of 28.57% and 4.93%, respectively. Lastly, the representation of American Indian and Alaskan Native within the Gilford surname disappeared entirely between the two censuses, dropping from 0.39% to 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 58.64% | 60.99% | 4.01% |
| White | 36.94% | 34.13% | -7.61% |
| Two or More Races | 1.97% | 3.08% | 56.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 1.35% | -4.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.63% | 0.45% | -28.57% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.39% | 0% | -100% |