Explore the Family Name Gerstenberger
The meaning of Gerstenberger
German: habitational name for someone from a place called Gerstenberg in Thuringia. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Erwin, Helmut, Otto, Egon, Ernst, Gerhard, Gunther, Rudi.
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How common is the last name Gerstenberger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gerstenberger has experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 30,061 but dropped to 31,629 in 2010, marking a change of -5.22%. In terms of count, there were 736 individuals with the Gerstenberger surname in 2000, reducing marginally to 731 in 2010, reflecting a -0.68% change. The proportion per 100,000 also showed a decline from 0.27 to 0.25, a drop of -7.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,061 | #31,629 | -5.22% |
| Count | 736 | 731 | -0.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gerstenberger
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of those with the Gerstenberger surname identify as White, though this proportion decreased slightly from 96.88% in 2000 to 95.62% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising from 0.95% to 1.23%, a change of 29.47%. The proportion of those identifying as two or more races decreased by -24.54%, from 1.63% in 2000 to 1.23% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic group showed an increase, appearing for the first time in 2010 at 1.64%. There were no changes in the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.88% | 95.62% | -1.3% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.64% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.95% | 1.23% | 29.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 1.23% | -24.54% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |