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

Gidron, 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 Gidron surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gidron in America

Gidron is the 81772nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gidron surname appeared 231 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 Gidron.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gidron 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 Gidron

The surname GIDRON has its origins in the Czech Republic and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Czech word "gidroun," which means "deceiver" or "trickster." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone known for their cunning or mischievous behavior.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the village of Lhota, near the city of Brno, where a man named Jakub Gidron was mentioned in a local registry in 1573. The name also appears in various church records from the region around that time, with variations such as Gidrone and Gidronek.

During the 17th century, the surname GIDRON spread to other parts of the Czech lands, including Moravia and Bohemia. In 1645, a man named Jan Gidron was recorded as a landowner in the town of Hodonín, while a military officer named Václav Gidron served in the army of Emperor Ferdinand II during the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648).

As the name became more prevalent, it also began to appear in areas beyond the Czech Republic. In the late 18th century, a family with the surname GIDRON settled in the town of Wieliczka, in what is now southern Poland. One notable member of this family was Kazimierz Gidron (1792-1867), a prominent lawyer and local politician.

Another significant figure with the name GIDRON was Marie Gidron (1858-1935), a French artist and sculptor who gained recognition for her work in the Art Nouveau style. Her sculptures can be found in various museums and public spaces throughout France.

In the 20th century, the GIDRON name appeared in other parts of Europe, including Germany and Austria. One notable individual was Hans Gidron (1901-1982), an Austrian-born engineer who played a crucial role in the development of the Volkswagen Beetle during his time working for the company in the 1930s and 1940s.

While the surname GIDRON is not as common as some other names, it has left its mark on history in various fields, from art and law to military service and engineering. Its origins can be traced back to the Czech lands, where it emerged as a descriptive name reflecting the perceived character traits of its earliest bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gidron

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

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 Gidron 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 Gidron 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 Gidron was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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