Explore the Family Name Gemma
The meaning of Gemma
Italian (mainly southern): from the popular medieval female personal name Gemma (from gemma ‘gem’, ‘precious stone’). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Gino, Nunzio, Marco, Rocco, Santina.
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How common is the last name Gemma in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gemma's popularity slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gemma ranked as the 28,049th most common surname in the United States, but it fell to the 28,746th position by 2010, marking a 2.48% decrease in rank. However, despite its drop in rank, the actual count of people bearing the Gemma surname increased from 804 to 828 during this period, indicating a growth of 2.99%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k population also declined by 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,049 | #28,746 | -2.48% |
| Count | 804 | 828 | 2.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.28 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gemma
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Gemma surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with 95.52% and 95.17% respectively, exhibiting a marginal decline of 0.37%. The percentage of those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic rose by 5.84%, while the Black demographic saw a significant increase of 95.16%. The group identifying with two or more ethnic identities decreased by 35.71%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained constant at 0.00% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.52% | 95.17% | -0.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.37% | 1.45% | 5.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 1.45% | 5.84% |
| Black | 0.62% | 1.21% | 95.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 0.72% | -35.71% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |