Explore the Family Name Gere
The meaning of Gere
1. Americanized form of German Gehr. 2. English: variant of Gear. 3. Hungarian: from a shortened form of the personal name Gergely, Latin Gregorius (see Gregory).
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How common is the last name Gere in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gere saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The surname was ranked 26,946th in terms of popularity in 2000, but this ranking fell to 28,215th in 2010, representing a decrease of 4.71%. In terms of count, there were 847 people with the surname Gere in 2000, which slightly increased to 848 by 2010. However, the proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 also decreased over this period, dropping from 0.31 to 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,946 | #28,215 | -4.71% |
| Count | 847 | 848 | 0.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.29 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gere
The same Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts in the ethnic identity of individuals carrying the Gere surname between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 1.18% to 1.42%, while those reporting two or more races grew from 0.71% to 1.06%. The percentage of people with the Gere surname who identify as white decreased from 94.10% in 2000 to 91.27% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic rose significantly from 1.30% to 2.36%. Also notable is the increase in those identifying as Black, up from 2.01% to 2.71%, and American Indian and Alaskan Native which increased from 0.71% to 1.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.1% | 91.27% | -3.01% |
| Black | 2.01% | 2.71% | 34.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 2.36% | 81.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.18% | 1.42% | 20.34% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.71% | 1.18% | 66.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 1.06% | 49.3% |