Explore the Family Name Gerstenfeld
The meaning of Gerstenfeld
Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name compound composed of German Gerst(en) ‘barley’ + Feld ‘field’. Some characteristic forenames: French Jacques, Cecile. Jewish Zahava. German Erwin, Walburga.
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How common is the last name Gerstenfeld in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gerstenfeld slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. It was ranked 98,298th in 2000 and dropped to 102,688th place by 2010, indicating a 4.47% decrease in rank. Despite this drop, the count of people with the surname Gerstenfeld actually increased slightly, from 171 in 2000 to 175 in 2010, representing a growth of 2.34%. The proportion of individuals bearing this surname per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #98,298 | #102,688 | -4.47% |
| Count | 171 | 175 | 2.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gerstenfeld
Turning to ethnic identity, the Gerstenfeld surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. In 2000, 97.66% of those with the Gerstenfeld name identified as White, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. By 2010, this percentage dropped slightly to 96.57%, a change of -1.12%. No significant presence of the surname was observed among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations during either census year. Likewise, no notable increase or decrease was recorded in these ethnic groups between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.66% | 96.57% | -1.12% |
| 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% |