Explore the Family Name Geraty
The meaning of Geraty
Irish: variant of Geraghty.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Geraty in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Geraty experienced a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 68,172nd most popular, while in 2010 it dropped slightly to rank 68,770th. Despite the drop in ranking, the count of individuals with the Geraty surname actually increased from 270 in 2000 to 286 in 2010, showing a growth of 5.93%. The proportion per 100k people remained consistent at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,172 | #68,770 | -0.88% |
| Count | 270 | 286 | 5.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Geraty
Looking at the data for ethnicity from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Geraty surname identify as White, with 92.59% in 2000 and 91.26% in 2010. Small percentages also identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or having two or more races. Notably, there was significant growth in those identifying as Hispanic, increasing by 70.27% from 1.85% in 2000 to 3.15% in 2010. No Geratys identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.59% | 91.26% | -1.44% |
| Two or More Races | 2.59% | 3.85% | 48.65% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 3.15% | 70.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.96% | 1.75% | -40.88% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |