Explore the Family Name Gersch
The meaning of Gersch
1. German: from a short form of the personal name Gregor. 2. German: from an East Central German, Slavic-influenced (see 3 below) pet form of the personal name Gerhard. 3. Germanized form of Sorbian Gerš and Gěrš: from a shortened form of the personal name Geriš and Gěriš (see Gerisch 3). 4. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Hersch, under Russian influence (see Gershenson). Some characteristic forenames: German Wolfgang, Gotthard, Kurt, Willi.
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How common is the last name Gersch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gersch has experienced a slight decline in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 35,445th to 36,426th, a change of -2.77%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased slightly by 2.16%, going from 601 individuals in 2000 to 614 individuals in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased slightly during this time period from 0.22 to 0.21, reflecting a -4.55% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,445 | #36,426 | -2.77% |
| Count | 601 | 614 | 2.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gersch
Regarding the ethnicity of individuals with the Gersch surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals identify as White, making up 95.34% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 95.77% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic made up 1.50% of the individuals in 2000, but this proportion decreased to 1.14% in 2010. The data also shows a minimal decrease in the proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races, from 1.50% to 1.47%. Interestingly, there was an emergence of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, where there were none recorded in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.34% | 95.77% | 0.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 1.47% | -2% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 1.14% | -24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.81% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |