Explore the Family Name Jeralds
The meaning of Jeralds
Variant of Geralds.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jeralds in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Jeralds has seen changes in its popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 70,273rd in terms of popularity among surnames, but by 2010, it fell to 75,799th, representing a decrease of approximately 7.86%. The total count of people bearing this surname also reduced slightly from 260 in 2000 to 254 in 2010, marking a decrease of about 2.31%. This data indicates that the proportion per 100,000 individuals with the Jeralds surname dropped by 10% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,273 | #75,799 | -7.86% |
| Count | 260 | 254 | -2.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jeralds
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census provided interesting insights for the surname Jeralds. In both 2000 and 2010, there was no recorded data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories suggesting these communities did not use the Jeralds surname or the data was suppressed for privacy. However, those identifying as white held the highest percentage with 89.23% in 2000, which slightly increased to 89.37% in 2010. The black community also showed a small increase from 9.23% to 9.45% in the same time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.23% | 89.37% | 0.16% |
| Black | 9.23% | 9.45% | 2.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |