Explore the Family Name Georgi
The meaning of Georgi
German: patronymic from the Latin form of the personal name Georg (see George). Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Erwin, Fritz, Guenther, Gunter, Heinz, Ingeborg, Manfred, Reinhold.
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How common is the last name Georgi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Georgi has seen a decline in recent years. In 2000, it was ranked 31,986th in terms of popularity among all surnames with 681 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 36,379 and the count had decreased to 615. This represents a change of -13.73 in rank and a decrease of -9.69 in count. The proportion of people per 100k with this surname also decreased from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010, representing a change of -16.00.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,986 | #36,379 | -13.73% |
| Count | 681 | 615 | -9.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.21 | -16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Georgi
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Georgi, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals several notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority of those with this surname, although this percentage declined slightly from 92.95% in 2000 to 90.89% in 2010. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 3.96% to 6.34%. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Two or More Races also increased from 1.47% to 1.95%. However, the data for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander was suppressed for privacy in 2010, while no data was available for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.95% | 90.89% | -2.22% |
| Hispanic | 3.96% | 6.34% | 60.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 1.95% | 32.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.62% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |