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

Giedt, 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 Giedt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Giedt in America

Giedt is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Giedt surname appeared 134 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 Giedt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Giedt 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 Giedt

The surname Giedt is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have emerged in the regions of modern-day Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, where it was likely derived from the German word "giet," meaning "pour" or "flow." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals involved in occupations related to pouring or handling liquids, such as brewers or vintners.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Giedt can be found in the Karlsruher Bürgerbuch, a citizen registry of Karlsruhe, dating back to the 16th century. This document mentions a certain Hans Giedt, a resident of the city in the year 1582. Additionally, the Giedt name appears in several other historical records from the region, including church registers and tax rolls from the 17th and 18th centuries.

In the 19th century, the Giedt surname began to spread beyond its traditional heartland, as individuals bearing the name migrated to other parts of Germany and Europe. Notable figures from this period include Johann Giedt (1808-1881), a renowned clockmaker from the town of Triberg in the Black Forest, and Karl Giedt (1842-1923), a celebrated architect who designed several prominent buildings in the city of Karlsruhe.

As the 20th century dawned, the Giedt name continued to gain prominence. One of the most notable individuals was Friedrich Giedt (1891-1976), a German naval officer who served during both World Wars and later wrote extensively on maritime history and strategy. Another distinguished figure was the philosopher and theologian Johann Baptist Giedt (1903-1987), whose works on ethics and metaphysics were widely influential in Catholic intellectual circles.

Moving beyond Germany, the Giedt surname also found its way to other parts of the world through emigration. In the United States, for instance, one can find references to individuals like Charles Giedt (1856-1932), a successful industrialist and philanthropist from Pennsylvania, and Robert Giedt (1917-2002), a decorated World War II veteran and civic leader from Ohio.

Throughout its long history, the Giedt name has been associated with a diverse range of professions and accomplishments, from artisans and craftsmen to military leaders and scholars. While its precise origins remain somewhat shrouded in mystery, the surname stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the German-speaking regions and the many contributions of those who have borne it over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Giedt

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

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

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