Find out how popular the last name Giddeon is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Giddeon.

Giddeon, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Giddeon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Giddeon in America

Giddeon is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Giddeon surname appeared 128 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Giddeon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Giddeon to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Giddeon

The surname Giddeon originated in England, likely derived from the Hebrew personal name "Gideon," which means "feller" or "hewer" in ancient Hebrew. The name was brought to England by early Jewish settlers or through biblical influences.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Giddeon can be traced back to the late 16th century in various parish records and regional documents across England. Some of the earliest spellings include Gidion, Gideon, and Gyddion, reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling at the time.

In the 17th century, the name Giddeon gained prominence due to its association with Gideon Delaune, a French Huguenot silversmith and engraver who was born in 1567 and settled in London. His intricate work on silver pieces and his contributions to the art of engraving brought recognition to the Giddeon name.

Another notable figure with the surname Giddeon was Sampson Giddeon, a renowned English clergyman and scholar born in 1627. He served as a minister in various parishes and was highly regarded for his theological writings and sermons.

In the late 18th century, Sir Sampson Giddeon, a British politician and landowner, played a significant role in the development of London's financial district. He was born in 1745 and served as the Lord Mayor of London from 1799 to 1800.

During the 19th century, the Giddeon surname gained further prominence with individuals like Thomas Giddeon, an English chemist and industrialist who was born in 1805. He made significant contributions to the development of chemical processes and was a pioneer in the manufacturing of soap and other industrial products.

Another notable figure from this period was John Giddeon, a British artist and illustrator who was born in 1820. His intricate etchings and illustrations adorned numerous books and publications, earning him recognition in the art world.

As the surname Giddeon spread across England and beyond, it was also associated with various place names, such as Gideon's Green in Gloucestershire and Gideon's Hill in Wiltshire, further cementing its connection to the region's geography and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Giddeon

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Giddeon.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Giddeon was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Giddeon has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Giddeon was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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