Explore the Family Name Gieringer
The meaning of Gieringer
German: variant of Gehringer. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Gieringer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gieringer experienced a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gieringer was ranked 74,675th in popularity and increased marginally to 74,141st by 2010. This represents a change of approximately 0.72%. The number of individuals carrying the Gieringer surname also grew from 241 to 261 during this period, indicating an 8.3% increase. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the Gieringer surname per 100,000 population remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #74,141 | 0.72% |
| Count | 241 | 261 | 8.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gieringer
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Gieringer surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage slightly decreased from 96.27% in 2000 to 95.79% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, accounting for 2.68% of the Gieringers.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.27% | 95.79% | -0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |