Explore the Family Name Gerrard
The meaning of Gerrard
English: variant of Gerard.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gerrard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gerrard saw a slight uptick in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 14,724th most popular, but it rose to 14,691st by 2010, showing a growth rate of 0.22%. The actual count of individuals with the Gerrard surname also increased during this period from 1,850 to 2,024, marking a 9.41% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.69.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,724 | #14,691 | 0.22% |
| Count | 1,850 | 2,024 | 9.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.69 | 0.69 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gerrard
Turning to ethnicity, again using the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gerrard. In 2000, 92.16% of Gerrards identified as White, but this percentage fell to 90.56% in 2010. During the same period, those who identified as Hispanic or Black saw an increase of 21.35% and 18.83%, respectively. Interestingly, while there were no Gerrards identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, by 2010 there were small percentages (0.79% and 0.54%) identifying as these ethnicities. The percentage of Gerrards identifying with two or more races fell slightly from 1.08% to 1.04%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.16% | 90.56% | -1.74% |
| Black | 3.08% | 3.66% | 18.83% |
| Hispanic | 2.81% | 3.41% | 21.35% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 1.04% | -3.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.79% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.54% | 0% |