Explore the Family Name Girdwood
The meaning of Girdwood
Scottish: habitational name from Girdwood in Carnwath (Lanarkshire).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Girdwood in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Girdwood has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Girdwood was ranked 93,841 in popularity, dropping to 99,378 in 2010, which represents a decrease by 5.9%. However, the count of individuals with this surname remained relatively stable over the decade, increasing slightly from 181 in 2000 to 182 in 2010, showing a modest growth of 0.55%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also decreased by 14.29%, from 0.07% in 2000 to 0.06% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #93,841 | #99,378 | -5.9% |
| Count | 181 | 182 | 0.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Girdwood
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Girdwood based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there is a noticeable predominance of white individuals. In 2000, about 93.92% were identified as white, a percentage that slightly fell to 92.86% by 2010. While the Hispanic representation was 3.87% in 2000, it changed to 0% by 2010. Additionally, Black representation emerged in 2010 at 4.95%, where none was reported in 2000. Lastly, for Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying as two or more races, no significant changes were reported between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.92% | 92.86% | -1.13% |
| Black | 0% | 4.95% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.87% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |