Explore the Family Name Gering
The meaning of Gering
North German: variant of Gehring. Some characteristic forenames: German Armin, Georg, Johannes, Kurt, Reinhold.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gering in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Gering" has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 21,039th most popular surname in 2000, it fell to the 24,090th spot by 2010, a drop of 14.5%. During the same decade, the count of people with this surname also decreased from 1,164 to 1,045, reflecting a decline of 10.22%. The proportion of individuals named Gering per 100,000 people also saw a reduction of 18.6%, shifting from 0.43 in 2000 to 0.35 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,039 | #24,090 | -14.5% |
| Count | 1,164 | 1,045 | -10.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.35 | -18.6% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gering
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Gering", the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals several shifts between 2000 and 2010. Predominantly associated with people of White ethnicity (92.96% in 2000 and 92.54% in 2010), the name also connects with those identifying as Hispanic, Two or more races, American Indian and Alaskan Native, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Black. Notably, there was an increase in the number of American Indian and Alaskan Natives using this surname, rising from 1.20% to 1.63%. However, there was a significant decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as Two or more races, falling from 2.41% to 1.44%. Both Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnicities were not represented in 2000, but marked a presence of 1.24% and 1.05% respectively in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.96% | 92.54% | -0.45% |
| Hispanic | 2.23% | 2.11% | -5.38% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.2% | 1.63% | 35.83% |
| Two or More Races | 2.41% | 1.44% | -40.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |