Explore the Family Name Gerring
The meaning of Gerring
1. German: variant of Gehring or Gering. 2. English (Berkshire, of Norman origin): from the Old French personal name Gerin, Jerin, from a short form of a name with gēr ‘spear’ as the first element (compare Gerard) + the suffix -in, or, occasionally, -un. The name was subsequently reinterpreted as an English name ending with -ing. 3. English (of Norman origin): alternatively, a habitational name from Gironde in Gascony.
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How common is the last name Gerring in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gerring has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 51,583 and by 2010, it had dropped to 62,531, a decline of about 21.22%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 379 in 2000 to 320 in 2010, marking a reduction of around 15.57%. The proportion per 100k people likewise saw a drop from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, showing a decrease of approximately 21.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,583 | #62,531 | -21.22% |
| Count | 379 | 320 | -15.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gerring
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Gerring varied over the same period, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census. While the majority of individuals identified as White (80.21% in 2000 and 79.06% in 2010), there was a slight decrease in this group over the decade. People identifying as Black made up 15.30% of Gerrings in 2000 and 14.38% in 2010, showing a small dip in representation. Interestingly, there was an introduction of Hispanic ethnicity (3.75%) and those claiming two or more races (1.88%) in 2010; these groups were not represented in 2000. Conversely, Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities, both at 1.32% in 2000, disappeared entirely by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.21% | 79.06% | -1.43% |
| Black | 15.3% | 14.38% | -6.01% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.75% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.88% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.32% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.32% | 0% | 0% |