Explore the Family Name Gerberich
The meaning of Gerberich
German: from the personal name Gerberich, composed of the ancient Germanic elements gār, gēr ‘spear’ + berht ‘bright, famous’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gerberich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gerberich has seen a slight decline over the course of a decade. In 2000, it held the rank of 62,775, but by 2010, it had slipped to 69,793, indicating an 11.18% decrease in rank. The total count of people with this surname also dropped from 298 in 2000 to 281 in 2010, a decrease of about 5.7%. Consequently, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100k fell by roughly 9.09%, from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,775 | #69,793 | -11.18% |
| Count | 298 | 281 | -5.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gerberich
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gerberich, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, most individuals identify as White. This percentage actually increased slightly between 2000 and 2010, from 95.64% to 96.44%. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a small decline, from 2.35% to 2.14%. There were no recorded individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a noticeable drop in individuals identifying with two or more races, from 1.68% in 2000 to none reported in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.64% | 96.44% | 0.84% |
| Hispanic | 2.35% | 2.14% | -8.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |