Explore the Family Name Gensheimer
The meaning of Gensheimer
German: habitational name for someone from Gansheim near Donauwörth, Bavaria. Some characteristic forenames: German Alois, Fritz, Klaus, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Gensheimer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gensheimer experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 67,522 and fell slightly to 68,345 in 2010, indicating a change of -1.22 in rank. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.49, from 273 in 2000 to 288 in 2010. The proportion per 100k remained static at 0.1 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,522 | #68,345 | -1.22% |
| Count | 273 | 288 | 5.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gensheimer
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Gensheimer identifies as White. In 2000, about 98.53 percent identified as White, which slightly dropped to 98.26 percent in 2010, a change of -0.27. There was no reported change or presence of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.53% | 98.26% | -0.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |