Explore the Family Name Gehrig
The meaning of Gehrig
German and Swiss German: variant of Gehring. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Bernhard, Franz, Gerhard, Hanspeter, Klaus, Lothar, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Gehrig in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gehrig ranked 22,481 in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to 22,573 in 2010, indicating a minimal decrease of 0.41%. However, the count of individuals with this surname has actually increased from 1,068 in 2000 to 1,138 in 2010, showing a 6.55% rise. The proportion per 100,000 people of those bearing this surname decreased by 2.5%, moving from 0.4 in 2000 to 0.39 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,481 | #22,573 | -0.41% |
| Count | 1,068 | 1,138 | 6.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.39 | -2.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gehrig
When it comes to ethnic identity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, changes for the surname Gehrig between 2000 and 2010 are evident. Individuals identifying as White hold the majority, but there was a slight decrease from 96.54% in 2000 to 94.73% in 2010. There's a notable increase among those identifying as Hispanic, going from 2.34% in 2000 to 3.69% in 2010, which is a 57.69% change. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a minor decrease from 0.47% to 0.44%. Interestingly, those reporting two or more races emerged at 0.62% in 2010, whereas this category was not recorded in the 2000 data. No change was observed among those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.54% | 94.73% | -1.87% |
| Hispanic | 2.34% | 3.69% | 57.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.62% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 0.44% | -6.38% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |