Explore the Family Name Gherman
The meaning of Gherman
Romanian: from the personal name Gherman, Latin Germanus (see Germain).
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How common is the last name Gherman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gherman has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 85,643rd overall with 203 instances of the name, while by 2010, it had moved up to rank 83,834th with 224 instances. This represents a 2.11% increase in rank and a 10.34% rise in count. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,643 | #83,834 | 2.11% |
| Count | 203 | 224 | 10.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gherman
When looking at ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts for the Gherman surname. In 2000, 89.66% of those with the Gherman surname identified as White, increasing to 97.32% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Two or More Races decreased from 5.91% in 2000 to none in 2010. Similarly, the percentage of Hispanic identifiers also dropped to zero. Meanwhile, there were no instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.66% | 97.32% | 8.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 5.91% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 2.46% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |