Explore the Family Name Gierke
The meaning of Gierke
German: from a pet form, under Slavic influence, of the personal name Gerhardt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gierke in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gierke has seen a slight increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 27,526 in terms of prevalence, with 824 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, it climbed to rank 27,354 with an increased count of 883, marking a growth of approximately 7.16%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people dipped slightly by 3.23%, from 0.31 to 0.3 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,526 | #27,354 | 0.62% |
| Count | 824 | 883 | 7.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.3 | -3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gierke
The ethnicity associated with the surname Gierke also underwent some changes according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. While the overwhelming majority identified as White in both 2000 (97.94%) and 2010 (95.02%), there was a slight decrease in this group over the decade. The percentage identifying as Hispanic rose significantly by 216.39%, albeit from a small base, going from 0.61% in 2000 to 1.93% in 2010. Similarly, those claiming two or more ethnic identities have doubled from 0.61% to 1.36%. Interestingly, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, there was a small representation (0.91%) in the latter category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.94% | 95.02% | -2.98% |
| Hispanic | 0.61% | 1.93% | 216.39% |
| Two or More Races | 0.61% | 1.36% | 122.95% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |