Explore the Family Name Gerwig
The meaning of Gerwig
German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Gerwig, composed of the elements gēr ‘spear’ + wīg ‘battle, fight’. This surname is also found in France (mainly Alsace). Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Henri.
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How common is the last name Gerwig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gerwig saw a slight shift between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gerwig ranked 28,974 in popularity, accounting for 772 individuals or approximately 0.29 per 100k people. By 2010, the rank had dropped slightly to 29,878, but the count had risen marginally to 786, representing around 0.27 per 100k people. This represents a change in popularity of -3.12% and an increase in the number of people with this last name by 1.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,974 | #29,878 | -3.12% |
| Count | 772 | 786 | 1.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.27 | -6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gerwig
The ethnicity associated with the surname Gerwig also experienced some changes over the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the surname identified as White (96.76%). By 2010, this figure had decreased slightly to 94.91%. The most noticeable changes occurred within the Hispanic and Black categories. Hispanic representation nearly doubled from 1.17% to 2.42%, while Black representation increased from 0.78% to 1.02%. There was also a small number of people who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, which was not the case in 2000. Conversely, those identifying as belonging to two or more races fell to zero in 2010, compared to 0.65% in 2000. No individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.76% | 94.91% | -1.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 2.42% | 106.84% |
| Black | 0.78% | 1.02% | 30.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.89% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.65% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |