Explore the Family Name Gehringer
The meaning of Gehringer
German: 1. patronymic from the personal name Gerung, Gering, variants of Gehring. 2. habitational name for someone from any of various places called Gehring, in particular in Bavaria, or from a place in Rhineland named Gering. Compare Geringer.
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How common is the last name Gehringer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gehringer has seen a slight decrease in popularity over time. In 2000, it was ranked as the 17,924th most popular name in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 18,685th spot, representing a change of -4.25%. However, the actual count of people with the surname increased slightly from 1,438 in 2000 to 1,471 in 2010, a rise of 2.29%. Proportionally, out of every 100,000 people, around 0.53 had this surname in 2000, while the number dropped marginally to 0.5 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 5.66%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,924 | #18,685 | -4.25% |
| Count | 1,438 | 1,471 | 2.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.5 | -5.66% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gehringer
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Gehringer surname. The dominant ethnicity is White, accounting for 97.08% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 97.28% by 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic decreased by 2.38% and 26.62%, respectively, between 2000 and 2010. On the other hand, individuals reporting two or more races saw an increase of 21.11% during the same period. The Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native categories reported no changes, maintaining a 0% representation throughout.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.08% | 97.28% | 0.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 1.09% | 21.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 1.02% | -26.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.42% | 0.41% | -2.38% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |