Explore the Family Name Geurts
The meaning of Geurts
Dutch and Flemish: patronymic from a vernacular shortened form of the ancient Germanic personal names Godevaard (see Godfrey) or Godert (see Gotthardt). Some characteristic forenames: French Florent, Jacques.
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How common is the last name Geurts in the United States?
The surname Geurts, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw an increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the last name improved from 29,099 to 27,974, reflecting a 3.87% growth. Additionally, the count, or the number of people with the Geurts surname, increased by 11.73% during the same period, growing from 767 to 857 individuals. The proportion of this surname per 100k people also showed a slight increase, moving up by 3.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,099 | #27,974 | 3.87% |
| Count | 767 | 857 | 11.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.29 | 3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Geurts
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts within the Geurts surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. While those identifying as White remained the majority, their proportion decreased slightly from 96.87% to 94.75%. The Hispanic ethnicity saw a significant increase, rising from 1.96% to 2.68%, a change of 36.73%. Furthermore, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander appeared in the 2010 data, accounting for 0.7% of the total, while those reporting Two or more races more than doubled, growing from 0.78% to 1.75%. However, there were no reported changes among those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.87% | 94.75% | -2.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 2.68% | 36.73% |
| Two or More Races | 0.78% | 1.75% | 124.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.7% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |