Explore the Family Name Gersh
The meaning of Gersh
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Hersch and Hersh ‘deer’, under Russian influence (see Gershenson). 2. Americanized form of German Gersch. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Berko, Dorit, Yitzchak.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gersh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Gersh' has seen a decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 37,688 and had a count of 555 people. By 2010, the rank dropped to 45,495 with a count of 470 people, indicating a change of -20.71 in rank and -15.32 in count. The proportion of people with the 'Gersh' surname per 100,000 also saw a decrease from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010, reflecting a -23.81 change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,688 | #45,495 | -20.71% |
| Count | 555 | 470 | -15.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.16 | -23.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gersh
In regards to ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname 'Gersh' identified as White, with a percentage of 98.74 in 2000 and 98.09 in 2010, showing a slight decrease of -0.66. A minimal percentage (0.90) in 2000 identified as having two or more races, however, this percentage dropped to zero by 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the 'Gersh' surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.74% | 98.09% | -0.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |