Explore the Family Name Gerwin
The meaning of Gerwin
German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements gēr, gār ‘spear’ + wine ‘friend’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gerwin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gerwin has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 49,671st in popularity and held by 397 individuals. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 57,234th, with 356 people bearing the name. This represents a decrease in popularity by 15.23% over this ten-year period. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also decreased by 20%, going from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,671 | #57,234 | -15.23% |
| Count | 397 | 356 | -10.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gerwin
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Gerwin also experienced some minor shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 94.71% of those with the Gerwin surname identified as White, but by 2010, this percentage had decreased slightly to 93.26%. While no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, there was a small increase in those identifying with two or more races (from 3.02% to 3.09%) and a new emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010 (1.97%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.71% | 93.26% | -1.53% |
| Two or More Races | 3.02% | 3.09% | 2.32% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |