Explore the Family Name Giere
The meaning of Giere
German: topographic name from a Rhineland field name, probably denoting a wedge-shaped field (see Gehr 2).
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How common is the last name Giere in the United States?
The surname Giere, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Giere ranked 52,608th in popularity with 370 instances of the name recorded, while in 2010 it dropped to 55,962nd place with 366 counts of the name, representing a decrease of 1.08%. Additionally, the proportion of people named Giere per 100,000 individuals decreased by 14.29% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,608 | #55,962 | -6.38% |
| Count | 370 | 366 | -1.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Giere
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Giere, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of people with this surname identify as White. There was a slight decrease in this group from 97.03% in 2000 to 96.17% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic remained relatively stable, increasing slightly from 1.89% in 2000 to 1.91% in 2010. Notably, there were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname Giere identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.03% | 96.17% | -0.89% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 1.91% | 1.06% |
| 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% |