Explore the Family Name Gesser
The meaning of Gesser
South German: variant of Gasser. Some characteristic forenames: German Ilse.
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How common is the last name Gesser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gesser has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gesser ranked 85,643 in popularity with a count of 203 occurrences for every 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank had fallen to 93,921 with only 195 occurrences per 100,000, denoting a change of -9.67 in ranking and a -3.94 change in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,643 | #93,921 | -9.67% |
| Count | 203 | 195 | -3.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gesser
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that individuals with the surname Gesser predominantly identify as White, with an increase from 96.06% in 2000 to 96.92% in 2010. The next highest ethnicity is Hispanic, although this saw a slight decrease from 2.96% in 2000 to 2.56% in 2010. There were no recorded ethnic identities under Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for this surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.06% | 96.92% | 0.9% |
| Hispanic | 2.96% | 2.56% | -13.51% |
| 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% |