Explore the Family Name Gerstner
The meaning of Gerstner
South German and Swiss German: variant of Gerster.
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How common is the last name Gerstner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gerstner has slightly decreased in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 14,137th in terms of commonality among American surnames, while it dropped to rank 14,604th by 2010; a decrease of about 3.3%. However, the actual number of people bearing this surname increased from 1952 to 2038 during the same time frame, showing a growth rate of 4.41%. The proportion per 100,000 people also reduced marginally from 0.72 to 0.69, marking a decrease of 4.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,137 | #14,604 | -3.3% |
| Count | 1,952 | 2,038 | 4.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.72 | 0.69 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gerstner
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Gerstner surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates an increase in diversity from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 36.11%, while those reporting two or more races saw a growth of 6.52%. Notably, there was a significant increase of 55.84% in the Hispanic population carrying the Gerstner surname. The data from 2010 also shows that some bearers of this surname began to identify as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native, where none did so in 2000. Contrastingly, the proportion of white individuals with this surname has seen a slight decline of 1.48% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.82% | 95.39% | -1.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 2.4% | 55.84% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 0.98% | 6.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.36% | 0.49% | 36.11% |
| Black | 0% | 0.49% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.25% | 0% |