Explore the Family Name Gerou
The meaning of Gerou
Altered form of French Giroux.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gerou in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gerou has seen a rise in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 58,999th and by 2010 it had climbed to the 54,530th spot, reflecting an increase of 7.57%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 321 to 378 between 2000 and 2010, marking an upward change of 17.76%. The proportion per 100k people also saw a slight bump, going from 0.12 to 0.13 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,999 | #54,530 | 7.57% |
| Count | 321 | 378 | 17.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gerou
In terms of ethnicity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, most individuals with the Gerou surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 92.52% in 2000 to 86.51% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Asian/Pacific Islander or Black individuals with this surname in either year. However, those identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase from 2.80% in 2000 to 5.56% in 2010. A small percentage also identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, increasing from 3.74% to 4.23% over the decade. The Hispanic population also emerged in 2010 with 2.91%, as none was recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.52% | 86.51% | -6.5% |
| Two or More Races | 2.8% | 5.56% | 98.57% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.74% | 4.23% | 13.1% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.91% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |