Explore the Family Name Gest
The meaning of Gest
North German: 1. topographic name for someone who lived in one of the areas of ‘geest’ (sandy soil) in northwestern Germany. 2. habitational name from any of several places so named in the Lower Rhine area.
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How common is the last name Gest in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gest has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it held the rank of 30061, which fell to 32632 by 2010, marking an 8.55% drop. The number of individuals with this surname also declined from 736 in 2000 to 704 in 2010, representing a 4.35% reduction. Consequently, the proportion of people named Gest per 100,000 decreased by 11.11%, moving from 0.27 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,061 | #32,632 | -8.55% |
| Count | 736 | 704 | -4.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gest
When analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gest, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The white population with this surname decreased slightly from 88.99% to 86.08%, a change of -3.27%. Individuals identifying as Hispanic showed a significant increase, going from 1.36% to 2.13%, representing a 56.62% rise. The percentage of individuals who identify as black slightly rose from 8.70% to 8.81%. There was a small emergence in the category of two or more races, which stood at 1.70% in 2010. No data was reported for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.99% | 86.08% | -3.27% |
| Black | 8.7% | 8.81% | 1.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 2.13% | 56.62% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |