Explore the Family Name Gerbig
The meaning of Gerbig
German: from the personal name Gerwig, composed of the elements gēr, gār ‘spear’ + wīg ‘battle’. Some characteristic forenames: German Horst, Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Gerbig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gerbig has experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 43,377, but by 2010 it had dropped to 45,740, representing a change of -5.45%. The number of people carrying the Gerbig surname also decreased slightly over this time period, with the count dropping from 469 in 2000 to 467 in 2010, marking a small decrease of -0.43%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Gerbig surname per 100,000 also saw a modest decline of -5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,377 | #45,740 | -5.45% |
| Count | 469 | 467 | -0.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gerbig
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Gerbig identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 97.65% identified as White, though this percentage fell somewhat to 95.29% by 2010. Over the same decade, the percentage of Gerbigs identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.07% to 1.71%, indicating an increase of 59.81%. Interestingly, the data also shows that while there were no Gerbigs who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, by 2010, 1.5% of Gerbigs claimed this ethnic identity. No changes were reported for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.65% | 95.29% | -2.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.07% | 1.71% | 59.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.5% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |