Explore the Family Name Gualdoni
The meaning of Gualdoni
Italian: 1. patronymic or plural form of an augmentative of the personal name Gualdo, from Waldo, a pet form of an ancient Germanic name formed with wald ‘power’. 2. patronymic or plural form of an augmentative of Old Italian gualdo ‘woods’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Attilio, Caesar, Cesare.
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How common is the last name Gualdoni in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gualdoni has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, this name ranked 69,428 in terms of popularity and dropped slightly to 71,678 by 2010, marking a decline of 3.24%. However, the number of people carrying this surname increased from 264 in 2000 to 272 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 3.03%. The proportion of people having this surname per 100,000 population also decreased by 10% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #71,678 | -3.24% |
| Count | 264 | 272 | 3.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gualdoni
In regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Gualdoni surname identify as White—an overwhelming 96.97% in 2000 and 96.69% in 2010. However, there was a slight decrease of 0.29% over this decade. There is also a small percentage of individuals who identify as Hispanic —1.89% in 2000 declining to 1.84% in 2010. The census did not record any individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either of these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.97% | 96.69% | -0.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 1.84% | -2.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |