Explore the Family Name Gerhold
The meaning of Gerhold
German: from a personal name composed of Old High German gēr, gār ‘spear’ + wald ‘rule’. Some characteristic forenames: German Gitta, Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gerhold in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gerhold has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 32,417th most common surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 35,203rd, representing an 8.59% decrease. Additionally, the count of individuals bearing this surname decreased by 4.33%, from 669 in 2000 to 640 in 2010. The proportion of people with the Gerhold surname per 100,000 also decreased by 12.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,417 | #35,203 | -8.59% |
| Count | 669 | 640 | -4.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.22 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gerhold
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Gerhold surname identify as White. However, there was a minor decline in this group over the decade, falling from 97.16% in 2000 to 96.09% in 2010. Meanwhile, representation among Hispanics saw a small increase of 17.50%, though they still only account for 1.41% of all Gerholds. Notably, 2010 marked the first time individuals identified as Black or as belonging to two or more races among those with the Gerhold surname, even if these groups remain relatively small at 0.78% and 1.56% respectively. There were no Gerholds identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.16% | 96.09% | -1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.56% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 1.41% | 17.5% |
| Black | 0% | 0.78% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |