Explore the Family Name Gerstle
The meaning of Gerstle
South German: topographic name from a field name, presumably denoting one in which barley was grown, or a metonymic occupational name for a farmer (see Gerst). Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Helmut, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Gerstle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gerstle has increased in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 61,544 and by 2010, it had jumped to rank 58,182, indicating a growth rate of 5.46%. Similarly, the count of people with the Gerstle surname also rose from 305 in 2000 to 349 in 2010, showing a significant increase of 14.43%. The proportion per 100k people also saw a marginal rise from 0.11 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,544 | #58,182 | 5.46% |
| Count | 305 | 349 | 14.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gerstle
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Gerstle surname identify as White. In 2000, this group constituted 97.7% of all people with this surname, although this figure dipped to 95.13% by 2010. Interestingly, there was no recorded presence of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in 2000, but by 2010, each of these ethnicities accounted for 2.01% of the total. No changes were observed among those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, while the data for those identifying with two or more races was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.7% | 95.13% | -2.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.01% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.01% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |