Explore the Family Name Gerisch
The meaning of Gerisch
1. German: from an East Central German, Slavic-influenced (see 3 below) pet form of the personal name Gerhard. 2. German: variant of Giersch. 3. Germanized form of Sorbian Geriš and Gěriš: from a Sorbian pet form of the German personal name Gerhard (compare 1 above). Compare also Gerrish.
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How common is the last name Gerisch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gerisch has seen minor fluctuations between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 115,489th in terms of prevalence in the U.S. By 2010, the rank had dropped slightly to 120,187th, marking a 4.07% decrease. However, in terms of actual individuals bearing this surname, there was a small uptick from 140 people in 2000 to 144 in 2010, indicating a 2.86% increase. The proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #115,489 | #120,187 | -4.07% |
| Count | 140 | 144 | 2.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gerisch
In regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the Gerisch surname identify as White. This percentage increased marginally from 97.14% in 2000 to 97.92% in 2010. There were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. The data for those identifying with two or more races was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.14% | 97.92% | 0.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |