Explore the Family Name Geffert
The meaning of Geffert
North German: from a Low German form of Gebhardt.
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How common is the last name Geffert in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Geffert saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Geffert was ranked 36,716 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had slipped to 38,640—a change of -5.24%. Similarly, the count (the number of individuals with this surname) decreased slightly over the decade, from 574 in 2000 to 572 in 2010, representing a small drop of 0.35%. The proportion of people named Geffert per 100,000 inhabitants also fell, going from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010, showing a reduction of 9.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,716 | #38,640 | -5.24% |
| Count | 574 | 572 | -0.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Geffert
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Geffert, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census, remained largely consistent from 2000 to 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname identified as White, accounting for 98.26% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 98.43% in 2010. There was also a small representation of those identifying as of two or more ethnicities in 2000, at 1.22%, though this figure dropped to zero by 2010. While there were no individuals with the surname Geffert identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, a small percentage emerged in 2010 identifying as Hispanic, accounting for 1.05% of individuals with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.26% | 98.43% | 0.17% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |