Explore the Family Name Gourdin
The meaning of Gourdin
French: nickname from a diminutive of Gourd 2 ‘heavy, dull, sluggish’ or from Old French gordin ‘madman, fool’. Compare Gordin. History: This surname is listed in the register of Huguenot ancestors recognized by the Huguenot Society of South Carolina. Some characteristic forenames: French Julien, Patrice.
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How common is the last name Gourdin in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gourdin saw a decrease in its popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gourdin ranked 55,732 in popularity with a count of 344 people carrying this surname, equating to 0.13 individuals per 100k. However, by 2010, the popularity rank had dropped to 61,899 and the count decreased to 324 people, representing 0.11 individuals per 100k. This change represented an 11.07% decline in rank and a 5.81% decline in the overall count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,732 | #61,899 | -11.07% |
| Count | 344 | 324 | -5.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gourdin
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were significant changes observed in the ethnic identities associated with the Gourdin surname from 2000 to 2010. The largest groups identified as White (59.57%) and Hispanic (17.59%), although the percentage of White individuals decreased by 5.13%, while the Hispanic population increased by 40.72%. Individuals identifying with two or more races also saw an increase from 4.65% to 5.25%. The Black population decreased slightly from 16.28% to 15.43%, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a significant decrease of 42.86%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.79% | 59.57% | -5.13% |
| Hispanic | 12.5% | 17.59% | 40.72% |
| Black | 16.28% | 15.43% | -5.22% |
| Two or More Races | 4.65% | 5.25% | 12.9% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.78% | 2.16% | -42.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |