2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Gamerdinger
A German surname derived from a nickname for someone who frequently gamed or gambled.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Gamerdinger. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Gamerdinger surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Gamerdinger in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Gamerdinger, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Black (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Gamerdinger
The surname Gamerdinger is of German origin, and its roots can be traced back to the late 16th century in the region of Bavaria. It is believed to have originated from the combination of the German words "gamer," meaning a person who hunts game, and "dinger," a term used to denote a person or thing.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gamerdinger can be found in the Bavarian town records of Augsburg, where a Johann Gamerdinger is mentioned as a resident in the year 1582. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by the late 16th century.
In the 17th century, the name Gamerdinger appears in several historical documents, including the parish records of the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where a family by the name of Gamerdinger is listed as landowners and farmers.
During the 18th century, the name gained prominence in the region of Franconia, with several notable individuals bearing the surname. One such individual was Georg Gamerdinger (1720-1789), a respected clockmaker and craftsman who was renowned for his intricate timepieces.
As the Gamerdinger family spread across Germany, the name underwent slight variations in spelling, with forms such as "Gamerdinger," "Gamerdinger," and "Gammerdinger" appearing in different regions.
In the 19th century, the name Gamerdinger was associated with several prominent figures in the fields of art and literature. One of the most notable was the poet and writer Wilhelm Gamerdinger (1812-1888), whose works explored themes of nature and rural life in Bavaria.
Another notable figure with the surname Gamerdinger was the artist and illustrator Karl Gamerdinger (1845-1922), whose paintings and sketches captured the landscapes and rural scenes of his native Franconia.
As the 20th century dawned, the Gamerdinger name continued to be represented in various fields, including academia and politics. One such individual was the historian and academic Ernst Gamerdinger (1878-1952), who specialized in the study of medieval German literature.
Throughout its long history, the surname Gamerdinger has maintained a strong connection to its German roots, with many families proudly carrying on the name and its legacy across generations.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Gamerdinger
Among Census respondents with the surname Gamerdinger, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Black (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Gamerdinger bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Gamerdinger surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.3% · 98
- Black or African American2.9% · 3
- Two or more races2.9% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Gamerdinger
Gamerdinger appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#135,593
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
+19 bearers (+18.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 9,315 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-19 bearers (-15.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 17,396 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #135,593 | 124 | 0.04 | +19 bearers (+18.1%) | Up 9,315 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -19 bearers (-15.3%) | Down 17,396 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Gamerdinger surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #135,593 | #152,989 | -12.8% |
| Count | 124 | 105 | -15.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Gamerdinger bearers went from 124 to 105 (-15.3% change). The surname moved down 17,396 positions in the national ranking, going from #135,593 to #152,989.
FAQ
Gamerdinger surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Gamerdinger?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Gamerdinger. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Gamerdinger?
Gamerdinger ranks #152,989 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 105 people with the surname Gamerdinger. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Gamerdinger.
Has Gamerdinger become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Gamerdinger went from 124 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 19 (-15.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #135,593 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Gamerdinger?
Among Census respondents with the surname Gamerdinger, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Black (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Gamerdinger in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.3% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Gamerdinger appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.3%), Black (2.9%), Two or More Races (2.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Gamerdinger (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Gamerdinger mean?
A German surname derived from a nickname for someone who frequently gamed or gambled. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Gamerdinger (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Gamerdinger?
You can see how common the surname Gamerdinger is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.