Explore the Family Name Gearlds
The meaning of Gearlds
Probably an altered form of Geralds.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gearlds in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gearlds saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gearlds was ranked 62,961st among all surnames in the United States and by 2010, it had risen marginally to rank 62,531. The number of people bearing this surname also increased from 297 to 320 during this period, marking a growth of 7.74%. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 people in the U.S. remained at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,961 | #62,531 | 0.68% |
| Count | 297 | 320 | 7.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gearlds
On the ethnicity front, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were notable shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gearlds between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identified as White saw an increase from 79.46% to 84.69%, whereas those identifying as Black decreased from 14.81% to 11.25%. There was also a significant drop in the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races, from 4.38% to 2.81%. No individuals with the surname Gearlds were identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of the years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.46% | 84.69% | 6.58% |
| Black | 14.81% | 11.25% | -24.04% |
| Two or More Races | 4.38% | 2.81% | -35.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |