Explore the Family Name Gilsdorf
The meaning of Gilsdorf
German: habitational name from Gilsdorf near Düsseldorf (North Rhine-Westphalia).
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How common is the last name Gilsdorf in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gilsdorf saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 25,754th in popularity with a count of 898, representing a proportion per 100,000 people of 0.33. By 2010, its rank had risen slightly to 25,572, with the count increasing by 7.46% to 965. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained steady at 0.33.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,754 | #25,572 | 0.71% |
| Count | 898 | 965 | 7.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gilsdorf
In terms of ethnicity, the distribution associated with the surname Gilsdorf remained relatively stable between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with a slight increase from 96.55% in 2000 to 96.58% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic made up the next largest group, with a modest increase from 2.00% in 2000 to 2.28% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races also saw a small increase from 1.00% to 1.04%. There were no reported instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.55% | 96.58% | 0.03% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 2.28% | 14% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 1.04% | 4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |