Explore the Family Name Jerger
The meaning of Jerger
South German (Württemberg): patronymic from Jerg, a vernacular form of Georg (see George). Some characteristic forenames: German Lorenz, Siegfried, Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Jerger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Jerger slightly decreased over the decade from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 31,085 in 2000, it fell to 31,790 in 2010, a change of -2.27%. However, despite the drop in rank, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 2.83%, from 706 in 2000 to 726 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also saw a slight decrease of -3.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,085 | #31,790 | -2.27% |
| Count | 706 | 726 | 2.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jerger
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White with the surname Jerger decreased from 88.67% in 2000 to 82.78% in 2010. However, an increase was observed in those identifying as Black (from 9.07% to 12.95%) and Hispanic (from 1.13% to 2.20%). Additionally, there was a modest increase in the number of people with the surname Jerger identifying as Two or more races, which went up from 0.99% to 1.38%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.67% | 82.78% | -6.64% |
| Black | 9.07% | 12.95% | 42.78% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 2.2% | 94.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 1.38% | 39.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |