Explore the Family Name Gerland
The meaning of Gerland
English (North Yorkshire and Lancashire): variant of Garland. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Gerland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gerland has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 73,931 in terms of frequency but dropped to 95,545 in 2010, reflecting a decline of approximately 29.24%. The count of people with the Gerland surname also decreased from 244 in 2000 to 191 in 2010, a drop of 21.72%. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people decreased from 0.09 to 0.06 during the same period, a fall of 33.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,931 | #95,545 | -29.24% |
| Count | 244 | 191 | -21.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.06 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gerland
In regard to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Gerland surname identify as White. In 2000, about 95.90% identified as White, decreasing slightly to 95.29% by 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native within both census years. Notably, those identifying as Black went from representing 2.05% of the total in 2000 to none in 2010. No data was available for those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.9% | 95.29% | -0.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.05% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |