Explore the Family Name Gerstein
The meaning of Gerstein
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): perhaps an artificial name composed of German Gerst ‘barley’ + Stein ‘stone’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Mayer, Meyer, Emanuel, Hyman, Zev.
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How common is the last name Gerstein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the Gerstein surname increased between 2000 and 2010. The rank improved from 20,270 in 2000 to 19,480 in 2010, indicating a growth of 3.9%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also saw an increase of 13.6% during the same period, going up from 1,221 to 1,387. This has resulted in the proportion per 100,000 people increasing by 4.44%, moving from 0.45 to 0.47.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,270 | #19,480 | 3.9% |
| Count | 1,221 | 1,387 | 13.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.47 | 4.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gerstein
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reports that the majority of Gersteins identify as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 97.46% in 2000 to 96.18% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity showed significant growth, rising from 1.23% to 1.87%, a change of 52.03%. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also increased from 0.49% to 0.58%, marking an 18.37% change. There were no Gersteins who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010. Additionally, the data indicates new emergence in the category of "Two or more races", representing 0.94% of Gersteins in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.46% | 96.18% | -1.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 1.87% | 52.03% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.49% | 0.58% | 18.37% |
| Black | 0.41% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |