Explore the Family Name Gehman
The meaning of Gehman
Americanized form of Swiss German Gehmann: probably a variant of Gehm 2. Compare Gayman. History: This is the name of a Swiss Mennonite family, common in PA. It was first brought to North America by two brothers from Switzerland, Christian and Benedict Gehmann, who landed in Philadelphia, PA, in 1732. Among the Mennonites in the US the name is also spelled Gahman and Gayman.
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How common is the last name Gehman in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gehman saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname moved from 13,554 in 2000 to 13,545 in 2010, indicating an increase of 0.07%. In terms of actual count, there were 2,055 individuals with the surname Gehman in 2000, which went up to 2,238 by 2010, marking an 8.91% increase. However, the proportion of this surname per 100k people remained consistent at 0.76.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,554 | #13,545 | 0.07% |
| Count | 2,055 | 2,238 | 8.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.76 | 0.76 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gehman
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows considerable shifts among those bearing the surname Gehman between 2000 and 2010. The majority of Gehman's bearers identified as White, although their percentage dropped slightly from 98.05% in 2000 to 97.23% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and of two or more races both saw increases, rising by 12.5% and 13.25% respectively. A significant change was observed in those identifying as Hispanic, which surged by 161.76%, though from a smaller base. Meanwhile, the percentage of Black identifiers was suppressed in 2000 but reached 0.40% in 2010. Conversely, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native halved from 0.54% to 0.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.05% | 97.23% | -0.84% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 0.94% | 13.25% |
| Hispanic | 0.34% | 0.89% | 161.76% |
| Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.24% | 0.27% | 12.5% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.54% | 0.27% | -50% |