Explore the Family Name Gemme
The meaning of Gemme
Altered form of French Jamme: from a vernacular form of the personal name Jacques, derived from Latin Jacomus, a variant of Jacobus (see Jacob). Some characteristic forenames: French Adelard, Alexina, Benoit, Gaston, Jean Jacques, Laurent, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Gemme in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gemme has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 45,909th and rose to a rank of 45,026th in 2010, a change of 1.92%. In terms of numbers, there were 438 people with the surname Gemme in 2000, which grew to 476 by 2010, a rise of 8.68%. The proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.16 over this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,909 | #45,026 | 1.92% |
| Count | 438 | 476 | 8.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gemme
As for ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with the surname Gemme identify as White. In 2000, the percentage was 96.12, slightly decreasing to 95.17% in 2010. The Hispanic population within the Gemme surname holders also saw growth, rising from 1.83% in 2000 to 2.10% in 2010. There was no representation among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations either in 2000 or 2010. However, in 2010, 1.26% of people with the surname Gemme identified as being of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.12% | 95.17% | -0.99% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 2.1% | 14.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |