Find out how popular the last name Ge is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Ge.

Ge, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Ge surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ge in America

Ge is the 15309th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ge surname appeared 1,917 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Ge.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ge to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Ge

The surname "Ge" is believed to have originated in China, where it has been recorded since ancient times. One of the earliest mentions of this name can be found in the Book of Han, a historical text from the 1st century AD, which references a person named Ge Hong.

The name "Ge" is thought to be derived from the Chinese character "ge," which can mean various things depending on the context, including "root," "stem," or "branch." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who lived near a particular type of plant or tree.

Another early recorded instance of the name "Ge" comes from the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD), where there was a famous poet named Ge Hong (688-727). His works were highly influential and are still studied today.

During the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD), there was a prominent scholar and philosopher named Ge Xuan (1023-1090), who made significant contributions to the Neo-Confucian movement.

In the late 14th century, a man named Ge Sheng (1330-1399) served as a high-ranking official in the Ming Dynasty government. He is remembered for his efforts to reform the imperial bureaucracy and promote meritocracy.

Fast-forwarding to the 20th century, one notable figure with the surname "Ge" was Ge Baoquan (1913-2008), a renowned Chinese playwright and screenwriter whose works often explored social issues and critiqued traditional values.

It's worth noting that while the surname "Ge" has a long history in China, it is relatively uncommon compared to some other Chinese surnames. This could be due to its association with specific regions or ethnic groups within the country.

Overall, the surname "Ge" has left its mark on Chinese history and culture through the contributions of scholars, artists, and officials over many centuries. Its origins can be traced back to ancient times, and it continues to be a recognizable name in modern China.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ge

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Ge.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Ge was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Ge has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Ge was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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