Explore the Family Name Gjertsen
The meaning of Gjertsen
Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Gjert, a form of German Gerhard.
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How common is the last name Gjertsen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gjertsen saw a dip in its popularity between 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 75,219th, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 77,788th spot, marking a decrease of 3.42%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Gjertsen surname increased slightly during this period from 239 to 246, a growth rate of 2.93%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 11.11% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,219 | #77,788 | -3.42% |
| Count | 239 | 246 | 2.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gjertsen
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Gjertsen surname from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White increased slightly from 92.05% to 93.50%, while the percentage identifying as Hispanic decreased marginally from 4.18% to 4.07%. Those identifying with two or more races in 2000 did not appear in the 2010 data. There were no reported individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent bearing the Gjertsen surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.05% | 93.5% | 1.58% |
| Hispanic | 4.18% | 4.07% | -2.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.51% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |