Explore the Family Name Gerringer
The meaning of Gerringer
Altered form of German Geringer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gerringer in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gerringer has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 34,856th in popularity with an incidence count of 613, or 0.23 per 100,000 people in the United States. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 38,389th, with a total count of 577, or 0.2 per 100,000 people. This represents a change of -10.14% in rank and -5.87% in total count, or a -13.04% proportional change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,856 | #38,389 | -10.14% |
| Count | 613 | 577 | -5.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.2 | -13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gerringer
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Gerringer surname identify as White, with this group constituting 94.94% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.28% in 2010. The next largest group identifies as Black, increasing from 2.12% in 2000 to 2.60% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic made up 1.31% in 2000, but decreased to 1.21% in 2010. Individuals identifying as two or more races also increased from 0.82% in 2000 to 1.21% in 2010. There were no individuals with the Gerringer surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.94% | 94.28% | -0.7% |
| Black | 2.12% | 2.6% | 22.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 1.21% | 47.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 1.21% | -7.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |