Explore the Family Name Gerig
The meaning of Gerig
German and Swiss German: variant of Gehrig.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gerig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gerig saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 23128th most common surname nationwide with 1031 individuals bearing the name. As of the 2010 census, the count had risen to 1057, leading to an upward shift in rank to the 23881st spot. Despite this growth in absolute numbers, the proportion of people named Gerig per 100k members of the population decreased by 5.26% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,128 | #23,881 | -3.26% |
| Count | 1,031 | 1,057 | 2.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.36 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gerig
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Gerig surname identify as White. In 2000, this group constituted 96.90% of all Gerigs, but this percentage fell slightly to 95.55% by 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Gerig community experienced the most significant growth, rising from 0.68% in 2000 to 1.32% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander and individuals identifying as two or more races also saw minor increases over the decade. It should be noted that there were no recorded instances of Gerigs identifying as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.9% | 95.55% | -1.39% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 1.51% | 19.84% |
| Hispanic | 0.68% | 1.32% | 94.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.87% | 1.04% | 19.54% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |