Explore the Family Name Gekas
The meaning of Gekas
Greek: ethnic name for someone from northern Albania, from Albanian Gegë ‘Geg’. Some characteristic forenames: Greek Constantine, Ilias, Kostas, Speros, Xenofon.
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How common is the last name Gekas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gekas saw a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 73,931 in 2000, it slipped to 75,317 in 2010, marking a marginal decrease of 1.87%. However, the total count of individuals with the Gekas surname increased by 4.92%, from 244 people in 2000 to 256 people in 2010. Meanwhile, its proportion per 100,000 people remained stagnant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,931 | #75,317 | -1.87% |
| Count | 244 | 256 | 4.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gekas
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Gekas surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with this surname identify as White. In 2000, 94.26% of Gekas-identifying individuals were White, but this figure decreased slightly to 92.97% in 2010. The percentage of Hispanic individuals with this surname increased from 5.33% to 5.86% over the same period. No Gekas-identified individuals were reported to be Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.26% | 92.97% | -1.37% |
| Hispanic | 5.33% | 5.86% | 9.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |