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

Guiden, 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 Guiden surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Guiden in America

Guiden is the 56444th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Guiden surname appeared 362 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 Guiden.

We can also compare 2010 data for Guiden 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 Guiden

The surname Guiden is of Scottish origin, with its roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Gaelic word "guid," meaning good or virtuous, which was often used as a nickname for individuals possessing admirable qualities.

In the early days, the name was primarily concentrated in the Lowlands of Scotland, particularly in the regions of Ayrshire and Lanarkshire. Historical records show variations in spelling, such as Guidman, Guidmen, and Guidyne, which were common during that era.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the Register of the Privy Seal of Scotland, dated 1547, where a certain John Guidman is listed as a merchant in Edinburgh. This document serves as a testament to the presence of the Guiden surname during that time period.

The Guidens were a prominent family in the Scottish Borders region, with several members holding influential positions. Notable figures include Robert Guiden (1602-1676), a respected minister and theologian who served as the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1662.

Another significant individual was Sir Alexander Guiden (1650-1731), a Scottish landowner and Member of Parliament for Kincardineshire. He played a crucial role in the negotiations leading to the Acts of Union in 1707, which united the Kingdom of Scotland and the Kingdom of England.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Guiden name was also found in various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Yorkshire and Northumberland. This can be attributed to the migration of Scottish families seeking new opportunities.

One notable English figure was William Guiden (1725-1804), a renowned architect who designed several iconic buildings in London, including the Old Bailey courthouse and the Middlesex Sessions House.

In the field of literature, the name is associated with James Guiden (1786-1858), a Scottish poet and author known for his works such as "The Peasant's Fireside" and "The Cottar's Saturday Night." His writings celebrated the rural life and traditions of Scotland.

While the Guiden surname has its roots in Scotland, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including North America and Australia, as Scottish emigrants sought new horizons in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Guiden

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

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

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