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

Gilbride, 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 Gilbride surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gilbride in America

Gilbride is the 23532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gilbride surname appeared 1,079 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 Gilbride.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gilbride 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 Gilbride

The surname Gilbride originated in Ireland, emerging in the medieval period around the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Gaelic personal name "Giolla Bhridhe," which translates to "servant of St. Brigid," the revered Irish saint and patron of many places in Ireland. The name was initially borne by those devoted to St. Brigid or associated with her religious institutions.

This surname is found in early Irish records and manuscripts, particularly in areas where St. Brigid's influence was strong, such as Kildare, Meath, and Westmeath. The earliest known spelling variation of the name was "Giolla Bride," which later evolved into "Gilbride" and other similar forms.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Gilbride can be traced back to Domhnall Ó Gilbride, a notable Irish scribe and scholar who lived in the 13th century. He was renowned for his work in transcribing and preserving ancient Irish manuscripts.

In the 16th century, the Gilbride family held significant land and influence in County Westmeath, particularly in the areas of Killucan and Rathconrath. Edmond Gilbride, born in 1520, was a prominent figure in the region and played a role in local politics and affairs.

Another notable figure with this surname was Brian Gilbride, a 17th-century Irish poet and playwright. He was born in County Meath around 1640 and is best known for his satirical works that commented on the political and social issues of his time.

In the 18th century, Niall Gilbride (1720-1795) was a respected Irish scholar and historian who documented the genealogies and histories of various Irish families and clans, contributing significantly to the preservation of Irish cultural heritage.

Moving into the 19th century, Thomas Gilbride (1807-1879) was an Irish-born American Catholic priest who served in several dioceses across the United States. He played a significant role in establishing and supporting Catholic institutions in the country.

Throughout history, the surname Gilbride has maintained its Irish roots and connections to the reverence for St. Brigid, reflecting the deep cultural and religious significance of this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gilbride

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

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

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