Explore the Family Name Girardin
The meaning of Girardin
French: from a pet form of the personal name Girard. History: This surname is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors and also in the similar register of the Huguenot Society of America. Some characteristic forenames: French Marcel, Normand, Armand, Emile, Gaston.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Girardin in the United States?
The Girardin surname has seen some fluctuation in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 24,701 and by 2010 it had dropped slightly to 25,684, marking a decrease of around 3.98 percent. However, despite the drop in rank, the actual count of those with the Girardin surname increased from 947 in 2000 to 960 in 2010, demonstrating a growth of 1.37 percent. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also saw a dip, falling by 5.71 percent from 0.35 in 2000 to 0.33 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,701 | #25,684 | -3.98% |
| Count | 947 | 960 | 1.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.33 | -5.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Girardin
In terms of ethnicity, the Girardin surname exhibited some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest ethnic group associated with this name is White, though its percentage decreased from 95.46 in 2000 to 92.08 in 2010. The Hispanic representation almost doubled, jumping from 2.01 percent to 4.38 percent. The group identifying as two or more races also saw an increase, from 1.06 percent to 2.08 percent. Interestingly, there were no individuals identified as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, 0.73 percent identified as Asian/Pacific Islander while the other categories remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.46% | 92.08% | -3.54% |
| Hispanic | 2.01% | 4.38% | 117.91% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 2.08% | 96.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.73% | 0% |
| Black | 0.84% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |