Explore the Family Name Gire
The meaning of Gire
Americanized form of German Gaier or Geyer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gire in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gire has seen a slight shift in its popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 55,481 and by 2010, it fell to 57,781, indicating a decrease of 4.15%. However, the number of people with this surname increased slightly from 346 in 2000 to 352 in 2010, showing a growth of 1.73%. The proportion per 100,000 of the population also declined by 7.69% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,481 | #57,781 | -4.15% |
| Count | 346 | 352 | 1.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gire
The ethnicity associated with the surname Gire also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (93.64%), but this figure dropped to 85.80% in 2010. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, growing from 2.31% in 2000 to 6.82% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Black also increased from 1.73% to 4.26%. Additionally, there was a new emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic at 1.99% in 2010 where previously none were recorded. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or with two or more races remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.64% | 85.8% | -8.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.31% | 6.82% | 195.24% |
| Black | 1.73% | 4.26% | 146.24% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.99% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |