Explore the Family Name Geerlings
The meaning of Geerlings
Dutch: patronymic from Gerling.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Geerlings in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Geerlings has slightly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 62,577th and rose to the 61,745th position in 2010 - a change of 1.33%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also grew from 299 in 2000 to 325 in 2010, marking an 8.7% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11, indicating that this rise did not significantly impact the overall distribution of surnames in the United States.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #61,745 | 1.33% |
| Count | 299 | 325 | 8.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Geerlings
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with the Geerlings surname identify as White, making up 97.32% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.62% in 2010. In 2000, a small portion (1.67%) identified with two or more races, but there was no record of this in 2010. There were no records of Geerlings identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native for both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.32% | 96.62% | -0.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.67% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |