Explore the Family Name Gertler
The meaning of Gertler
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Gürtler (see Gurtler) or, in some instances, of Gärtner (see Gartner). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Ari.
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How common is the last name Gertler in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Gertler" declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 48,196 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 55,619, a decrease of 15.4%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 412 in 2000 to 369 in 2010, marking a reduction of 10.44%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Gertler per 100,000 fell by 13.33%, from 0.15 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,196 | #55,619 | -15.4% |
| Count | 412 | 369 | -10.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gertler
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census revealed that the majority of individuals with the surname "Gertler" identified as White. In 2000, this demographic accounted for 97.57% of all Gertlers, although this figure slightly dropped to 96.21% in 2010. Over the same period, there was a small increase in the proportion of Gertlers identifying with two or more races—from zero to 2.44%. However, there were no changes among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with these categories either remaining at zero or having their data suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.57% | 96.21% | -1.39% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |