Explore the Family Name Gears
The meaning of Gears
English: variant of Gear, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gears in the United States?
The surname "Gears" has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. The data, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, shows that the ranking of the name dropped from 64,385 in 2000 to 70,403 in 2010, marking a decline of 9.35%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the surname "Gears" also fell by 3.81%, from 289 in 2000 to 278 in 2010. This is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which decreased by 18.18% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #70,403 | -9.35% |
| Count | 289 | 278 | -3.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gears
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of those bearing the surname "Gears" identify as White, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 91% identified as White, and this figure slightly dropped to 90.65% in 2010. A small percentage of the population identified as Black, at 6.92% in 2000, decreasing to 6.47% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native either in 2000 or 2010. Additionally, no individuals reported having two or more races for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91% | 90.65% | -0.38% |
| Black | 6.92% | 6.47% | -6.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |