Explore the Family Name Gearon
The meaning of Gearon
French (Géron) and English (of Norman and French Huguenot origin): from the Old French personal name Geron, a pet form of ancient Germanic compound names formed with gēr ‘spear’ as the first element.
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How common is the last name Gearon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gearon saw a fluctuation in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gearon was ranked at 81,100, while in 2010 it slipped to 83,834, marking a decrease of 3.37%. However, during the same timeframe, the number of individuals bearing this surname increased from 217 to 224, signifying a growth rate of 3.23%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,100 | #83,834 | -3.37% |
| Count | 217 | 224 | 3.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gearon
With regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data for the surname Gearon shows that the majority identified as White, with percentages of 81.57 in 2000 and 80.36 in 2010. Moreover, there was an increase in those identifying as Black, from 10.60% to 13.39% between the two census years. The percentage of individuals who identified as having two or more ethnic identities decreased by 12.80%, from 4.61% to 4.02%. No individuals with the surname Gearon identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.57% | 80.36% | -1.48% |
| Black | 10.6% | 13.39% | 26.32% |
| Two or More Races | 4.61% | 4.02% | -12.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |