Explore the Family Name Gearin
The meaning of Gearin
Perhaps a variant of Gearing.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gearin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gearin saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gearin was ranked 30,443rd in terms of popularity with 724 individuals sharing this surname. However, by 2010, it had slipped to the 31,994th rank and the count decreased slightly to 721, representing a modest decrease of 0.41%. This also reflects in the proportion per 100k people, which went down from 0.27 to 0.24, marking an 11.11% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,443 | #31,994 | -5.09% |
| Count | 724 | 721 | -0.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gearin
Regarding the ethnicity of those bearing the surname Gearin, Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that between 2000 and 2010, there were some notable changes. The percentage of Gearins identifying as White increased from 92.68% to 94.04%, while those identifying as Hispanic witnessed a significant increase of 47.66%, going from 2.35% to 3.47%. Conversely, the percentage of Gearins who identified as belonging to two or more races dropped drastically by almost half, from 2.49% to 1.25%. Furthermore, no Gearins identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, whereas in 2000, there were small percentages who did so.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.68% | 94.04% | 1.47% |
| Hispanic | 2.35% | 3.47% | 47.66% |
| Two or More Races | 2.49% | 1.25% | -49.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.97% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.52% | 0% | 0% |