Explore the Family Name Geralds
The meaning of Geralds
English: variant of Gerald, with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s. This surname is very rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Geralds in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Geralds saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 33,471st most popular surname and dropped to 33,596th in 2010. This shift equates to a -0.37% change in rank. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased from 643 in 2000 to 678 in 2010, which is a 5.44% increase. The proportion of Geralds per 100k people slightly decreased by -4.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,471 | #33,596 | -0.37% |
| Count | 643 | 678 | 5.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Geralds
As for the ethnicity distribution of those bearing the surname Geralds, changes were also observed from 2000 to 2010 based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. There were no recorded instances of the name among Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indian and Alaskan Natives. Those identifying as two or more races decreased by -14.04%, while individuals identifying as White also saw a decline from 63.76% in 2000 to 59.73% in 2010. On the other hand, the representation of those identifying as Black increased from 33.44% to 37.02% within the same period. The Hispanic population with the surname showed a reduction from 0.93% to 0.74%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.76% | 59.73% | -6.32% |
| Black | 33.44% | 37.02% | 10.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 1.47% | -14.04% |
| Hispanic | 0.93% | 0.74% | -20.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |