Explore the Family Name Gerads
The meaning of Gerads
German and Dutch: patronymic from a dissimilated form of the personal name Gerard (see Gerhardt).
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How common is the last name Gerads in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gerads saw a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Gerads ranked as the 40,622nd most popular surname and by 2010, it had risen to the 37,735th spot, marking a growth of 7.11%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 507 in 2000 to 589 in 2010, which is an increase of 16.17%. The proportion of people named Gerads per 100,000 also increased by 5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,622 | #37,735 | 7.11% |
| Count | 507 | 589 | 16.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.2 | 5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gerads
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gerads, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that a majority identify as White. While 99.01% identified as White in 2000, this number decreased slightly to 97.79% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase, from 0.99% in 2000 to 2.04% in 2010. The percentages representing Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and those of two or more ethnicities were either zero or suppressed for privacy in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.01% | 97.79% | -1.23% |
| Hispanic | 0.99% | 2.04% | 106.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |