Explore the Family Name Geringer
The meaning of Geringer
German: 1. patronymic from Gering. 2. habitational name for someone from Gering (Rhineland-Palatinate). Compare Gehringer.
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How common is the last name Geringer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Geringer has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at number 29,728 in 2000, it fell to 34,185 in 2010, indicating a drop of almost 15%. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 747 in 2000 to 664 in 2010, which is an decrease of approximately 11%. Additionally, the proportion of individuals named Geringer per 100k people decreased from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010, reflecting a reduction of about 18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,728 | #34,185 | -14.99% |
| Count | 747 | 664 | -11.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.23 | -17.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Geringer
In terms of ethnic identity, the Geringer surname showed some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While the majority of people with this surname identified as white (96.25% in 2000 and 93.98% in 2010), there was a significant increase in the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic or Asian/Pacific Islander. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic more than doubled, surging from 1.07% in 2000 to 2.71% in 2010. Likewise, the Asian/Pacific Islander group saw an increase of around 79%, moving from 0.67% in 2000 to 1.20% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportions of those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.25% | 93.98% | -2.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.07% | 2.71% | 153.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 1.66% | 12.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.67% | 1.2% | 79.1% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |