Explore the Family Name Gericke
The meaning of Gericke
North German: from a pet form of a personal name beginning with the element gēr, gār ‘spear’, for example Gerhard (see Gerhardt). Some characteristic forenames: German Bernhard, Helmut, Otto.
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How common is the last name Gericke in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gericke has slightly decreased over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Gericke ranked as the 35,797th most popular name in the United States with 593 individuals holding this surname, equating to approximately 0.22 out of every 100,000 people. By 2010, it had fallen to the 38,439th rank with 576 bearers, making up around 0.2 out of every 100,000 people. This represents a decrease of 7.38% in rank and 2.87% in count over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,797 | #38,439 | -7.38% |
| Count | 593 | 576 | -2.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gericke
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Gericke also experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The overwhelming majority of bearers were identified as White, accounting for 97.13% in 2000 and 96.18% in 2010, a slight decrease of 0.98%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 2.53% to 2.78%, up by 9.88%. There were no reported holders of the Gericke surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaska Native communities during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.13% | 96.18% | -0.98% |
| Hispanic | 2.53% | 2.78% | 9.88% |
| 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% |