Explore the Family Name Gerety
The meaning of Gerety
Irish: variant of Geraghty. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brigid, Keelin, Liam.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gerety in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gerety saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Gerety was ranked 36,045th most popular surname in the United States but improved to 34,878th by 2010, marking a 3.24 percent change. The count of individuals with the Gerety surname also increased during this period from 588 to 647, representing a 10.03 percent growth. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,045 | #34,878 | 3.24% |
| Count | 588 | 647 | 10.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gerety
The ethnic identity associated with the Gerety surname also showed some shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority identifying as White decreased slightly from 96.26 percent in 2000 to 93.97 percent in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, growing from 1.70 percent to 2.63 percent during the same timeframe. The census also recorded a presence of Black ethnicity within bearers of the Gerety surname in 2010, which was not reported in 2000. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races saw a marginal increase from 1.02 percent to 1.08 percent. No changes were noted for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.26% | 93.97% | -2.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 2.63% | 54.71% |
| Black | 0% | 1.39% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.02% | 1.08% | 5.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |