Explore the Family Name Gerszewski
The meaning of Gerszewski
Polish: derivative of the personal name G(i)ersz, a pet form of Gerhardt.
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How common is the last name Gerszewski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gerszewski experienced a subtle change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gerszewski was ranked as the 52,174th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped slightly to 53,419th. However, the actual count or number of people with the surname increased over this decade from 374 individuals in 2000 to 387 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 3.48%. Proportionally, per 100,000 people, this represents a small contraction of -7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,174 | #53,419 | -2.39% |
| Count | 374 | 387 | 3.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gerszewski
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of those bearing the Gerszewski surname identify as White. This group made up 98.4% of individuals with this surname in 2000, which did see a slight decrease to 96.9% by 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic showed a slight increase from 0% in 2000 to 2.07% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with the surname Gerszewski identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.4% | 96.9% | -1.52% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |