Explore the Family Name Gerecke
The meaning of Gerecke
North German: from a pet form of a personal name formed with gēri, gāri ‘spear’ + the -k- diminutive suffix. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Heinz, Lorenz, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Gerecke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gerecke decreased slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gerecke ranked 54,880 in terms of surname popularity, but fell to rank 57,781 by 2010, a decrease of 5.29%. However, the actual count of people with this surname remained relatively stable, increasing slightly from 351 to 352 over the decade. The proportion of the Gerecke surname per 100,000 people also decreased, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010, a drop of 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,880 | #57,781 | -5.29% |
| Count | 351 | 352 | 0.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gerecke
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the Gerecke surname, there were some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander doubled, from 1.42% in 2000 to 2.84% in 2010. There was also a slight increase in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, a category that was at 0% in 2000. However, the representation of Gerecke among those identifying as two or more races decreased by half, from 2.85% to 1.42%. The vast majority of individuals with the Gerecke surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 94.87% in 2000 to 93.18% in 2010. There were no changes in Hispanic or Black representation among those with the Gerecke surname during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.87% | 93.18% | -1.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.42% | 2.84% | 100% |
| Two or More Races | 2.85% | 1.42% | -50.18% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |