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

Gwidt, 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 Gwidt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gwidt in America

Gwidt is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gwidt surname appeared 144 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 Gwidt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gwidt 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 Gwidt

The surname "Gwidt" originated in Germany during the late medieval period, specifically in the region of Bavaria. It is believed to be derived from the Old High German word "gwit," which means "strong" or "mighty." This suggests that the name may have initially been given as a descriptive nickname to someone who was physically powerful or had a commanding presence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Gwidt" can be found in a 14th-century document from the town of Augsburg, where a certain Hans Gwidt is mentioned as a landowner. This indicates that the name had already gained some prominence in the area by that time.

In the 15th century, the name appears in various records across southern Germany, often associated with individuals involved in trades or occupations that required physical strength, such as blacksmithing or construction. For example, a Hans Gwidt is listed as a master builder in the city of Nuremberg in 1472.

The name "Gwidt" also has a connection to several place names in Germany, particularly in the state of Bavaria. The village of Gwidt, located near the town of Ingolstadt, is believed to have derived its name from an early settler or landowner bearing this surname. Additionally, there are records of a family named Gwidt owning land and property in the nearby town of Abensberg in the 16th century.

One notable figure with the surname "Gwidt" was Johann Gwidt, a German mathematician and astronomer who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries (1567-1627). He made significant contributions to the development of logarithms and was a respected scholar at the University of Tübingen.

Another individual of historical significance was Georg Gwidt (1592-1668), a German military leader who served as a general in the Thirty Years' War. He played a crucial role in several battles and was known for his strategic prowess on the battlefield.

In the 18th century, the name "Gwidt" can be found in records from the city of Munich, where a family of merchants and traders bearing this surname established themselves as influential members of the local community. One such individual was Michael Gwidt (1732-1804), who was a successful businessman and philanthropist.

As the centuries progressed, the surname "Gwidt" spread beyond Germany, with some individuals bearing this name migrating to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. However, its roots can be traced back to the medieval period in southern Germany, where it originated as a descriptor of physical strength and power.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gwidt

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

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

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