Explore the Family Name Gernert
The meaning of Gernert
1. German: from a shortened form of the ancient Germanic personal name Gernhard (see Gernhardt). 2. English and German: variant of Gerner.
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How common is the last name Gernert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gernert in the United States shows a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gernert ranked 36,761 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it fell to 38,484, indicating a drop of 4.69%. However, the actual count of people with the surname Gernert remained almost steady with a marginal increase from 573 in 2000 to 575 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100k people decreased by 9.52% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,761 | #38,484 | -4.69% |
| Count | 573 | 575 | 0.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gernert
The ethnicity associated with the surname Gernert, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White. In 2000, approximately 96.86% of individuals with this surname identified as White, but this percentage slightly decreased to 94.96% by 2010. During the same period, there was a notable increase in the percentage of people identifying as Hispanic, from 1.92% in 2000 to 3.13% in 2010. In 2010, for the first time, individuals identifying with two or more races also appeared in the Gernert surname ethnicity data, accounting for 1.39%. There were no recorded changes in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.86% | 94.96% | -1.96% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 3.13% | 63.02% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |