Explore the Family Name Ghere
The meaning of Ghere
Variant or an altered form of Gere. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ghere in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the Ghere surname has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, the Ghere surname was ranked 65,133 but dropped to 67,747 in 2010, representing a decrease of 4.01%. However, the total count of people with this surname increased from 285 in 2000 to 291 in 2010, a minor growth of 2.11%. The proportion per 100k population also slipped by 9.09%, moving from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.10 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,133 | #67,747 | -4.01% |
| Count | 285 | 291 | 2.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ghere
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Ghere surname. Predominantly, the ethnicity identified as White, accounting for 97.19% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.56% in 2010. While there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, the Hispanic representation appeared in 2010 with 2.06%. It's important to remember that some data may be suppressed for privacy reasons to prevent the identification of specific individuals.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.19% | 96.56% | -0.65% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.06% | 0% |
| 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% |