Explore the Family Name Gernon
The meaning of Gernon
English (of Norman origin): variant of Grennan 1.
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How common is the last name Gernon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gernon has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 70,679 in popularity with a count of 258 occurrences per 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank had fallen to 76,533 and the count dropped to 251, translating to an 8.28% decrease in rank and a 2.71% decrease in occurrence rate. This change also resulted in a 10% decrease in the proportion per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #76,533 | -8.28% |
| Count | 258 | 251 | -2.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gernon
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Gernon, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census data, showed some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, rising from 93.02% in 2000 to 96.02% in 2010. A small percentage in 2000 identified as being of two or more races (3.88%) and Hispanic (2.71%). However, both these categories fell to zero by 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.02% | 96.02% | 3.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.88% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.71% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |