Explore the Family Name Gerger
The meaning of Gerger
South German: 1. patronymic from the personal name Gerg, a variant of Georg. In part, this is a Gottscheerish (i.e. Gottschee German) surname, originating from the Kočevsko region in Lower Carniola, Slovenia (see Kocevar). 2. habitational name for someone from any of several places called Sankt Georgen, in Austria and southern Germany. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Klaus, Manfred, Volker.
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How common is the last name Gerger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gerger has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gerger was ranked 52,500th in terms of prevalence among all surnames, but by 2010, its rank had fallen to 64,559, indicating a 22.97% drop. The number of individuals bearing the Gerger surname also decreased during this period, from 371 in 2000 to 308 in 2010, marking a decrease of 16.98%. Consequently, the proportion of Gergers per 100,000 people also fell by 28.57%, from 0.14 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,500 | #64,559 | -22.97% |
| Count | 371 | 308 | -16.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.1 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gerger
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gerger is predominantly White, although there has been a slight decrease in this association over time. In 2000, 94.34% of those with the Gerger surname identified as White; by 2010, this proportion had dropped slightly to 92.53%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Gergers identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 20.54%, rising from 4.04% in 2000 to 4.87% in 2010. No recorded changes were observed in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, which remained at 0% throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.34% | 92.53% | -1.92% |
| Hispanic | 4.04% | 4.87% | 20.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |