Explore the Family Name Gellert
The meaning of Gellert
1. German: variant of Geller 1 and 2. 2. German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Gelhard, a cognate of the verb gelten ‘to sacrifice, to recompense’. 3. Hungarian (Gellért): from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements gār, gēr ‘spear, lance’ + hard ‘hardy, brave, strong’ (see Gerhardt). Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Heinz, Klaus, Reinhard.
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How common is the last name Gellert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gellert has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 35,860th in the United States, with 592 individuals carrying this surname. A decade later, the rank improved to 34,835 and the count increased to 648 individuals, marking an uptick of approximately 9.46%. Despite these changes, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,860 | #34,835 | 2.86% |
| Count | 592 | 648 | 9.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gellert
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gellert, again according to the Decennial U.S. Census, very little change was seen from 2000 to 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, with percentages remaining fairly stable at 93.92% in 2000 and 93.67% in 2010. There was a notable increase in individuals identifying as two or more ethnicities, with the percentage rising from 1.52% to 2.31%, a growth of 51.97%. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 2.03% to 1.23%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a modest rise from 2.36% to 2.78%. No individuals with the Gellert surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.92% | 93.67% | -0.27% |
| Hispanic | 2.36% | 2.78% | 17.8% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 2.31% | 51.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.03% | 1.23% | -39.41% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |