Explore the Family Name Gerdon
The meaning of Gerdon
German (mainly Rhineland-Palatinate): unexplained. It is also found in France (Lorraine), but it is very rare there. Compare Gardon.
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How common is the last name Gerdon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gerdon saw a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. From being the 72,022nd most common surname in 2000, it fell to 82,613th place by 2010, seeing a decrease of nearly 15%. Similarly, the number of individuals bearing the Gerdon name also dropped by approximately 10% during this period, from 252 people in 2000 down to 228 in 2010. This resulted in a slight decrease in proportion per 100,000, with 0.09 in 2000 and 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #82,613 | -14.71% |
| Count | 252 | 228 | -9.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gerdon
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Gerdon surname identify as White, with a slight increase from 91.67% in 2000 to 93.86% in 2010. There were no reported instances of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Interestingly, the percentages of those identifying as Black, Hispanic, or belonging to two or more races have been suppressed for privacy, showing as zero in 2010, despite some representation in these categories in the year 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.67% | 93.86% | 2.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.98% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.38% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 3.17% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |