Explore the Family Name Gersbach
The meaning of Gersbach
Swiss German: habitational name from a place so named northeast of Lörrach in Baden. Some characteristic forenames: German Gunter, Erhard.
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How common is the last name Gersbach in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gersbach saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 72,466 in terms of popularity and slipped to rank 77,788 by 2010, indicating a change of -7.34%. The number of people bearing the surname also decreased from 250 in 2000 to 246 in 2010, a modest decline of 1.6%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 of the population also reduced by 11.11%, dropping from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #77,788 | -7.34% |
| Count | 250 | 246 | -1.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gersbach
Looking at the ethnic identity of those with the Gersbach surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there was little diversity. In both 2000 and 2010, no evidence was found of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian, Alaskan Native or of two or more races. The vast majority identified as White, accounting for 98.80% in 2000 and 96.75% in 2010, showing a slight decrease of 2.07% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.8% | 96.75% | -2.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |