Explore the Family Name Gesch
The meaning of Gesch
North German: from Gesch, from a pet form of Gertrud, the first syllable deriving from Old High German ger, gar ‘spear’. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Gesch in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Gesch" has seen a decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname plummeted from 59,611 in 2000 to 67,943 in 2010, marking a decline of approximately 13.98%. Similarly, the count, which represents the number of individuals with this surname, fell from 317 in 2000 to 290 in 2010, a decline of about 8.52%. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population also experienced a decrease, moving from 0.12 in 2000 to only 0.1 in 2010 - a drop of around 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,611 | #67,943 | -13.98% |
| Count | 317 | 290 | -8.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gesch
The ethnic identity of people with the surname "Gesch" was predominantly White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 94.32% of the people with this surname identified as White, and this percentage increased slightly to 95.86% in 2010. The second most common ethnicity associated with this surname was Hispanic, although it decreased from 2.21% in 2000 to 1.72% in 2010. A small subset of individuals with this surname identified as belonging to two or more races, at 1.89% in 2000, dropping to 1.72% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.32% | 95.86% | 1.63% |
| Two or More Races | 1.89% | 1.72% | -8.99% |
| Hispanic | 2.21% | 1.72% | -22.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |