Explore the Family Name Gerrick
The meaning of Gerrick
1. English: apparently a variant of Garrick. 2. Americanized form of German Gericke. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gerrick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gerrick has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, its rank was 49,057, but by 2010 it had fallen to 53,913, marking a 9.9% drop. Similarly, the count of people with this surname decreased from 403 in 2000 to 383 in 2010, reflecting a 4.96% decline. The proportion per 100,000 also fell from 0.15 to 0.13 during this decade, a decrease of 13.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,057 | #53,913 | -9.9% |
| Count | 403 | 383 | -4.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gerrick
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gerrick between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Gerrick's identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander increased by 57.72%, going from 1.49% to 2.35%. Conversely, individuals identifying as White dropped from 82.63% to 78.07%, a reduction of 5.52%. Furthermore, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0% to 2.61%. The percentage of people identifying as Black grew from 12.66% to 14.62%, an increase of 15.48%. However, the data for those identifying with two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.63% | 78.07% | -5.52% |
| Black | 12.66% | 14.62% | 15.48% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.61% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.49% | 2.35% | 57.72% |
| Two or More Races | 1.74% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |