Explore the Family Name Gesford
The meaning of Gesford
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gesford in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gesford experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of Gesford fell by approximately 1.97%, moving from the 62,961st to the 64,200th most popular surname in the United States. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with this surname increased by 4.38% during the same period, from 297 to 310 individuals. The proportion of people named Gesford per 100,000 residents remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,961 | #64,200 | -1.97% |
| Count | 297 | 310 | 4.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gesford
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gesford, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, it is predominantly linked with White ethnicity. In 2000, about 95.29% of people with this surname identified as White, dropping slightly to 93.87% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic with this surname saw a relative increase of 5.34%, growing from 3.37% in 2000 to 3.55% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname Gesford amongst Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaska Natives in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.29% | 93.87% | -1.49% |
| Hispanic | 3.37% | 3.55% | 5.34% |
| 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% |