Explore the Family Name Gayer
The meaning of Gayer
German: variant of Gaier 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gayer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gayer saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 17,652nd most popular surname, but by 2010 had slipped to 19,731st, marking an 11.78% decrease. Similarly, the count of people with this surname dropped by 6.89%, from 1,466 in 2000 to 1,365 in 2010. This resulted in a decreased proportion per 100,000 people, going from 0.54 in 2000 to 0.46 in 2010, a change of -14.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,652 | #19,731 | -11.78% |
| Count | 1,466 | 1,365 | -6.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.46 | -14.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gayer
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Gayer surname identify as White, though there were slight shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 92.63% identified as White, decreasing slightly to 91.36% in 2010. The data also showed significant increases among those identifying as Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with changes of 136.92% and 143.75%, respectively. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained relatively stable at around 1.16-1.17%. However, the percentage of those identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races saw decreases of 48.41% and 15.38%, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.63% | 91.36% | -1.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 3.08% | 136.92% |
| Two or More Races | 2.86% | 2.42% | -15.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.16% | 1.17% | 0.86% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.48% | 1.17% | 143.75% |
| Black | 1.57% | 0.81% | -48.41% |