Explore the Family Name Goerdt
The meaning of Goerdt
German (Gördt): variant and shortened form of the ancient Germanic personal name Gerhardt.
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How common is the last name Goerdt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Goerdt has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 56,687 in 2000 to 53,072 in 2010, suggesting a 6.38% rise in its prevalence. Over the same period, the count of individuals with this last name also increased by 15.73%, from 337 to 390. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of the surname rose by 8.33%, indicating more widespread usage.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,687 | #53,072 | 6.38% |
| Count | 337 | 390 | 15.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goerdt
Looking at the ethnicity associated with the surname Goerdt, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts over the decade. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this name identified as White, making up 96.14% of the total. This percentage dropped slightly to 93.08% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a noted increase in the proportion identifying as Two or More Races, rising from 1.48% in 2000 to 2.31% in 2010. Additionally, while no individuals with the Goerdt surname identified as Hispanic in 2000, this category accounted for 1.54% in 2010. However, the American Indian and Alaskan Native demographic saw a decrease from 1.78% to 1.28%. The Asian/Pacific Islander and Black categories remained constant, with no individuals reporting this ethnic identity in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.14% | 93.08% | -3.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 2.31% | 56.08% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.78% | 1.28% | -28.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |