Explore the Family Name Gerl
The meaning of Gerl
1. German: topographic name from the field name Girlet denoting a stand or copse of alders. 2. South German: from a pet form of the personal name Gerhardt. 3. Slovenian: nickname from an old vernacular spelling of dialect grlj ‘gnarl’, also ‘spruce branch used as a torchwood’. This is also a Germanized or Americanized form of the variants Grlj and Grl. Some characteristic forenames: German Franz.
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How common is the last name Gerl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Gerl' has shown a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 62,236 to 63,698, reflecting a change of -2.35%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 3.99% during the same period, from 301 to 313 persons. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,236 | #63,698 | -2.35% |
| Count | 301 | 313 | 3.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gerl
The ethnic identity associated with the 'Gerl' surname, as presented in the Decennial U.S. Census data, reveals that it is predominantly identified with White ethnicity. This group saw an increase from 94.02% in 2000 to 96.81% in 2010. A small percentage (1.66%) was registered under "two or more races" in 2000, but this category was not reported in 2010. The Hispanic representation slightly decreased, from 1.66% to 1.60% over the decade. The categories for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were all reported as zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.02% | 96.81% | 2.97% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 1.6% | -3.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |