Explore the Family Name Gershen
The meaning of Gershen
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Gershon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gershen in the United States?
The surname Gershen has seen a decrease in its popularity based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 91,404, but dropped to 108,199 by 2010, marking an 18.37% decline. The total count of individuals carrying this surname also fell from 187 in 2000 to 164 in 2010, a 12.3% decrease. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also declined from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010 with a percentage change of -14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,404 | #108,199 | -18.37% |
| Count | 187 | 164 | -12.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gershen
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of the individuals with the surname Gershen are identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 98.4% were White, which slightly increased to 98.78% in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either non-existent or suppressed for privacy in both 2000 and 2010 census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.4% | 98.78% | 0.39% |
| 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% |