Explore the Family Name Gerlitz
The meaning of Gerlitz
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from Görlitz in Saxony. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Chaim, Emanuel, Zeev. German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Gerlitz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gerlitz showed an increase in its popularity rank from 68,782 in 2000 to 64,721 in 2010, indicating a positive change of 5.9%. The count of individuals with the Gerlitz surname also rose by nearly 15%, from 267 in 2000 to 307 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion of people with the Gerlitz surname per 100k remained stable at 0.1 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #64,721 | 5.9% |
| Count | 267 | 307 | 14.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gerlitz
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census revealed that the majority of people with the Gerlitz surname identified as White, though there was a slight decrease from 97% in 2000 to approximately 94.79% in 2010. The percentage of these individuals identifying as two or more races increased from 2.25% to 2.61% over the same period. However, no individuals with the Gerlitz surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97% | 94.79% | -2.28% |
| Two or More Races | 2.25% | 2.61% | 16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |